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 pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .