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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .