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.
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 .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
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SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
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An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .