DASHING and darting around in his new surroundings, this adorable newborn Brazilian tapir is making the most of the scorching temperatures. The two-week old calve is pictured enjoying himself in the blazing sun at his new home at Dublin Zoo. He was born at the start of the month (July 1) and is the latest addition to a growing family at the zoo. The stripey tapir is the second calf to be born to mum, Rio and dad, Marmaduke, with brother MJ already a familiar face.
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .