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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .