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 cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .