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 Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .