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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .