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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .