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.
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
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 .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
