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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .