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.
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .