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.
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .