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 trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .