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 diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .