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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
