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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
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 .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .