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.
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .