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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
