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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
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 .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .