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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .