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.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .