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 little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .