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 miracle baby has overcome a one-in-five-million brain condition – after a blob of glue saved his life .
A mother-of-four has revealed how, like the Beckhams, she’s added an outside toilet to her home .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A former food addict who had spent her whole life dreaming of romance shed an astonishing 12st 7lbs to experience love for the first time .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .