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 fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
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 .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .