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.
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 .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .