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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .