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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
