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.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A retired foster carer has spent a whopping £48k on her brood of lifelike dolls .
FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .
A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .
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 .
Villages on the Somerset Levels have faced weeks of flooding with no respite from the conditions in sight .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .