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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
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 .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .