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.
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
