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 LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
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 .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .