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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .