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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
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SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
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This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
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