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.
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
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 .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .