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.
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MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
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