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.
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .