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 proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .
A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ .
A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
AN underground HOBBIT motel inspired by JRR Tolkien is just one of the unique places to stay at the world's most unusual hotel complex .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BEAUTY QUEEN ACID SCARE: Miss England finalist, Karla Fitzpatrick, 19, at the Miss England contest .