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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
