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 dog whose forehead skin was so heavy that he was going blind has finally seen his owner again after undergoing a £1K FACELIFT .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Meet the real life anime girl who looks like a living cartoon character despite never going under the knife .
A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
In June 2023, Aimee da Cunha, 33, from Perth, Australia, was boiling potatoes on the stove when her two-year-old daughter, Hailey, knocked the pan of water over her .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .