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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .