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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .