A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo. After a morning spent wandering around her enclosure, the restless ape finally sits down to relax, but not before showing off numerous facial expressions. Israeli zoologist and wildlife photographer Michal Samuni-Blank photographed the playful western lowland gorilla when she visited Bronx Zoo in New York. Michal of New York, says: “The gorilla’s name is Julia and she has a very special personality. She is very outgoing and is one of a few gorillas in the zoo that interacts with the visitors.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
