ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .

High street giant Harvey Nichols has come under fire for a "disgusting" ad campaign that depicts a woman peeing herself .

A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

A talented 16st pole dancer who was once dubbed a 'disgusting human form' by online trolls is fighting back to show her bullies that big is beautiful .

THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .

WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .