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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
