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.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .