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.
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .