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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .