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 .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .