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.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .