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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .