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.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
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 .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .