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 .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
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 .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .