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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .