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.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .