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.
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .