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.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .