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.
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .