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.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .