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 .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
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FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
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SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .