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.
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A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
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