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.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .