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.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .