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 COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
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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 .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
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MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
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A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .