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 GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
