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.
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .