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 a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .