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.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .