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.
The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .
A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .
A gang whose £1-million supercar scam has echoes of the film Gone In Sixty Seconds has been jailed for a total of 12 years .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .
A loving daughter has set up a Facebook page in a desperate plea to strangers, to donate a kidney to her dying mum .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .