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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
