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.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .