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.
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .