SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - BEAUTY QUEEN ACID SCARE: Miss England finalist, Karla Fitzpatrick, 19, at the Miss England contest .

SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .

THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .

THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .

A baby who was given just a three per cent chance of survival at birth has beaten the odds to come home - even though docs told his parents to abort him 12 times .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .