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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .