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.
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .