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.
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .