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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .