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 support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps' .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .
Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .
Two people have been arrested after a man and woman were shot dead at a house in the Midlands in the early hours of this morning .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Pictures of John Anslow a prisoner who escaped from a prison escort van in North Worcestershire Monday, 23 January .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .