An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .

RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

MEET the painter who makes his living squirting paint from his EYES .

This Valentine's Day is set to be purrfect for one loved up couple .

SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model .

EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .

FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .