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.
FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
Louise McManaman, 50, from Liverpool, started seeing Ian Blackburn, 62, in November 2021 .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A young makeup artist has hit back at vile internet trolls who dubbed her a 'swamp creature' and 'ugly' for exposing her troubled skin in online makeup tutorials .
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
A woman has taken her house back in time - by spending £10,000 to transform it into her Victorian dream home .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .