SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other. The lumbering pair's sibling rivalry heats up the frosty winter setting in snow swept Alaska. American photographer and tour guide, Matthew Studebaker, 30, managed to capture these extraordinary shots in 25 miles per hour wind on Barrier Islands, Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. No strangers to the freezing weather, the playful polar bears sparred in temperatures of minus six degrees. "These siblings were teasing each other and sparring during a snowstorm," explains Matthew of Richfield, Ohio.
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
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ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
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A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .