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 SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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 .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .