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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .