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.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
