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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .