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 .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
