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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .