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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .