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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .