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Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) in wildflower meadow, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Look at the ears and the fascinated feathers of this magnificent creature! Hedwig is probably one of the most famous owls in contemporary film history. As a faithful companion of Harry Potter, she has not only found a place in the hearts of many children, but also delighted many adults. We don't know why our leading actor looks so grim in this picture, but even a Lord Voldemort should be anxious and serious. Our owl – scientifically known as Bubo bubo - belongs to a genus of birds in the family of the actual owls. With a size of up to 75 centimetres, a weight of around 3.4 kilograms and a wingspan of about 1.80 metres, the owl is the largest owl in the world. Special features are its eye-catching feather ears and the striking orange eyes. Today's picture was taken in Rhineland-Palatinate. The main area of the owl is located in the state with the capital Mainz in the districts of Bad ...

Polar bear cubs playing in Kaktovik, Alaska

The glaciers and mountains of Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon, Canada

"The Japanese crane in the storm", Snow River, Hokkaido

A Brandt's cormorant hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific mackerel beneath an oil rig off the coast of Los Angeles, California.

Male muskoxen near Prudhoe Bay in Alaska, USA. Head-to-head. Going head to head with winter.

Whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland.

A mountain hare hunkers down in a snowstorm in the Cairngorms, Scotland.

Ice skaters on Hintersee, a lake in Ramsau, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany.

A herd of reindeer in Norway.

Cabins in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania.  Valley Forge is a National Historical Park in Pennsylvania which was once used as war encampment during 1777 and 1778. The Continental army which was led by George Washington had a deep relation with this landscape and you may hear the mythical but inspirational stories of American history about Valley Forge. Washington and his army faced severe cold, illness, devastation and death here but due to the heroic presence, constant and persistent working of George Washington, the army turned into the invincible force and he himself came out to be the most powerful and respected leader among his peers.  

Lantignié in the Beaujolais region of France.  (© Jon Arnold/Danita Delimont)

Sunset at Shirakawa valley, Japan (© Agustin Rafael C. Reyes/GettyImages)

Great horned owl sitting in an aspen tree, Alberta, Canada. 

Exit Glacier at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska.