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.
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .