While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes. But then there always exists an exception that proves the rule. In this case, a cheeky chappy at Bristol Zoo decided to take the plunge and dive straight into the moat designed to stop him from escaping his enclosure. And while many lesser great apes might shy away from a dip in the pool, this little guy was more than happy to enjoy a splash about in the water. After dipping his toe carefully into the edge, he deemed it was shallow enough for him to have a nice relaxing soak.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .