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 proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .