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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .