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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .