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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .