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.
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .