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.
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
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 .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .