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.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .