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.
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
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 .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .