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.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
