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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .