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 OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .