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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .