AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat .

SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .