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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .