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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .