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 EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
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 .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .