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 project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .