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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
