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.
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .