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.
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .