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.
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
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 .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .