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.
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .