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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .