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.
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .