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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air.
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can.
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge.
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost.