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.
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .