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.
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
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 .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .