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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .