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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .