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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
