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.
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .