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.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
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An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
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THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .