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 little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BEAUTY QUEEN ACID SCARE: Miss England finalist, Karla Fitzpatrick, 19, at the Miss England contest .
A woman who was cruelly called ‘tumour girl’ by bullies has finally found love .
A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .