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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .