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.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .