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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An obese woman has lost 9st after an addiction to junk food left her £1 .
ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A Romanian woman is celebrating her new job as a knife-thrower’s assistant after leaving her family behind to move to the UK .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .