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.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .