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.
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .