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.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .