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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
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 .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .