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 Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .