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.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .