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 woman who suffered from body dysmorphic disorder has overcome her illness by becoming a LINGERIE MODEL .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
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 .
Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .