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.
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .