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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .