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.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .