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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .