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 PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
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 blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .