SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
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HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
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Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
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A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .