ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another. The cubs reveal their sweet sibling bond by wrapping their arms around each other. Italian photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza captured the special moment in the Bavarian Forest in Bavaria, Germany. The 39-year-old, of Parma, Italy, says: “Bears, especially young ones, are very playful and curious.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .