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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .