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.
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .