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.
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
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 .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .