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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .