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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
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 .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .