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.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .