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 BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .
A woman with a rare allergy to water has told how the condition is so severe it prevents her from KISSING her fiance .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .