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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
