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 unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .