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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .