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.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .