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.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
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 .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .