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.
When Kylie Holgate discovered her fiancé was having an affair, her world came crashing down .
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 .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .