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.
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .