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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .