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.
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IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
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Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .