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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
