LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime. The brother and sister embrace with a friendly hug, as they catch their breath after a busy afternoon. These adorable photographs were captured by Russian photographer Alexey Tishchenko, 43, after his love of wildlife and nature led him into photography. Pictured in Churchill, Canada, these images capture the cute relationship between these two bears perfectly. 'These young polar bears are brother and sister,' explains Alexey.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Villages on the Somerset Levels have faced weeks of flooding with no respite from the conditions in sight .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .