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.
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
