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 first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
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 .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages .