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 starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
