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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .