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.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .