STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .

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

CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .

SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .

Bathers on a New Zealand beach stripped naked and took to the Pacific Ocean in an attempt to shatter the record for the world's largest skinny dip .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .

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

A woman with a rare allergy to water has told how the condition is so severe it prevents her from KISSING her fiance .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

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 .

A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .