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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .