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 disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
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 .
