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.
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .