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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
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 .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .