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.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
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