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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
