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.
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
