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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .