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.
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A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
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A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .