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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .