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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .