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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .