Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .