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.
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
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 .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .