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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .