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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .