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.
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
