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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
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