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 grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .