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.
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
She was recently named Best Dressed Woman in a new list and is regarded as one of the most stylish women in the world .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .