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.
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .