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.
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 .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .