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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .