An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .

CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .

DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .

STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .

THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .

A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .

A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .