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.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .