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 cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
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 .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .