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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .