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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
