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.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
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 .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .