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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .