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 disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
HIDING behind its flipper, this little seal comes over a little camera shy .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .