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.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Pic By HotSpot Media - SWASTIKA’S SPRAYED ON MOSQUE - RACIST graffiti including swastikas have been emblazoned on a £2 .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .