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 BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .