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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .