WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight. Playing in minus six degrees temperatures, the juvenile males stand on their hind legs as they trade blows in their light-hearted battle. These adorable photographs were captured by American photographer Barbara Motter, 55, after she spotted the two bears play fighting in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. ‘This is where the polar bears congregate, waiting for the Hudson Bay to freeze and their winter hunting season to begin,’ says the 55 year old, of Maryland.
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
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 .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .