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.
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .