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.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .