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.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
