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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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 .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .