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.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
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 .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .