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.
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .