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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .