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 brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
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 .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .