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.
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A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
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MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
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FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .