LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime. The brother and sister embrace with a friendly hug, as they catch their breath after a busy afternoon. These adorable photographs were captured by Russian photographer Alexey Tishchenko, 43, after his love of wildlife and nature led him into photography. Pictured in Churchill, Canada, these images capture the cute relationship between these two bears perfectly. 'These young polar bears are brother and sister,' explains Alexey.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .