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 photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
