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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .