It’s the time of the year! There is no better way to end 2016 and start 2017 than enjoying a set of inspiring photos. From mighty lions to caring gorillas; from the menacing wolves to the mysterious owls, enjoy all the images below. Save your favorites into your own personal Inspiration Gallery by awarding the ones that you love.

"Art" by thurstonphoto

"Don't Push it!!!" by heathermcfw

"Snake, it's what's for breakfast" by David_Eppley

"wolf" by Anneliese-Photography

"Polar bear" by fredlemire

"lion cubs" by erezs

"Foraging headless - Lesser flamingo" by Roy_

"Puffin landing " by Devid

"Predator´s love" by thomasretterath

"Young Buck" by dpinard

"art of medusa" by rolandbach

"Land of King Penguins" by Rainer

"Waiting for love" by Morales

"Common kingfisher " by Jamie-MacArthur

"Rush Hour" by ChiefIntensiv

"Wings" by kathijensen

""call" by bridgephotography

"Osprey" by rjb8267

"fox.P1100221" by agustingoba

"Great Gray Owl In Flight" by MichaelC1400

"All About The Eyes" by Cobble-Art

"Giraffe in the African Sunrise" by andyglogower

"Feeding Frenzy redux" by patrick9x9

"VOLUNTEER POINT KING PENGUINS" by davidianhiggins

"little dragon" by petrhingar

"Play Time" by scottwickward

"Face on" by Greatwhitesean

"Crested tit ||" by aidagri

"_Z4T5568-Edit" by B1RD

"Owly-Pop" by nikipike

"Vixen Fox " by bkcrossman

"Arctic Fox" by thombarbour

"Barnowls" by ploviekevin

"Relaxed reviewing of the day" by Carlos_Santero

"Backyard Safari" by trascoe

"The early bird catches all." by marnarojas

"Bear family at Brooks River Falls (1 of 1)" by jackwills

"Reindeers in Olenyok River, Yakutia" by alexanderdersu

"Safe in the middle of the herd" by AnjaWessels

"King" by AndyHowePhotography

"Black Rhino Challenger" by masonunrau