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.
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .