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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
