An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America. Born 10th January 2013, the infant Sumatran orangutan was the first child of mum Blaze. Pongo was born by Caesarean section and was raised by a team of zoo keepers, volunteers and veterinarians, while his mum recovered. First-time mother Blaze initially had to learn to develop maternal skills following her son's birth by Caesarean section last January.
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .