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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
