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.
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .