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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .