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.
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .