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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .