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.
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
