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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
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An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
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AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .