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 German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
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A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
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