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.
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .