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.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .