Although we're used to seeing polar bears inhabiting snowy, icy landscapes during the winter, we rarely think about these majestic beasts in any other environments as the seasons change.

As summer rolls around, though, it can be amazing to see the kind of shenanigans the furry creatures get themselves into.

Polar bears in Northern Canada's Hudson Bay can be found playing in gorgeous flower fields, munching on freshly caught fish, and hunting beluga whales.

While staying at lodges run by Churchill Wild in Manitoba, Canada, wildlife and nature photographer Dennis Fast captured these incredible shots of polar bears frolicking in fields of fireweed.

Surrounded by bright flowers, the playful bears can be seen rolling around, napping, and poking their heads up amongst the blooms.

Come early autumn, polar bears start to wait for ice to reform in the bay so they can return to their winter hunting grounds, but for at least a short time in the summer, they get a chance to enjoy the sunshine and blossoms.

"Polar bears will play with anything in their environment"

"I have seen a huge male hold several blades of grass in his giant paws and chew on them for a long time as though he enjoyed the texture"

On another occasion, I laughed out loud as I watched a relaxed polar bear bare his teeth to pluck a single flower from a stem of fireweed blossoms and roll it around between his lips!

Like many people, I love white animals, whether it is Arctic foxes, snowy owls, or polar bears.

"However, it's not just their colour that makes them a favourite target of my camera"

They have a slow, ambling gait as they drift about looking for anything that moves.

It looks like they don't have a care in the world, and that there is nothing they are afraid of.

In the end, I hope my photos inspire people to care about all wildlife and to do their part.