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.
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
