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.
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .