A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths. Leaping towards each other and baring their teeth, the territorial red foxes were caught settling their disagreement by photographer Menno Schaefer. The 47-year-old, of Amsterdam, Holland, witnessed the fight in Zandvoort, whilst on a walk through the Dutch town's sand dunes.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
