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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .