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 .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A teenage girl has grown back her entire face after being struck down by a rare skin disease .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A photographer has transformed women with alopecia into stunning sirens - showing that bald is beautiful .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
In June 2023, Aimee da Cunha, 33, from Perth, Australia, was boiling potatoes on the stove when her two-year-old daughter, Hailey, knocked the pan of water over her .