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.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
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 .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .