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 Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .