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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .