An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field. This magnificent bird of prey means business as she flies in and out nearby barns before landing on the ground. Canadian wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz photographed the owl as it flew through a field in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. The 39-year-old, of Etobicoke, Toronto, says: “I drove up to Ottawa to take advantage of the high number of snowies that can be found there.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .