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.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - LETHAL BIRTHMARK NEARLY SUFFOCATES GIRL: Zoe Mitchell when she was two-weeks-old .
A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
Two people have been arrested after a man and woman were shot dead at a house in the Midlands in the early hours of this morning .
A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .
A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A university graduate who was obsessed with achieving a thigh gap has told how she shrunk to just 6st after developing anorexia athletica .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A mother-of-four has revealed how her daughter was stabbed to death by her ex partner, while their horrified children watched on .