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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
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SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .