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.
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A schoolboy is the envy of his friends due to a one in 14-million condition which means he can only eat FRY-UPS to survive .
A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A LUXURY baby cot has hit the shelves with a price tag just shy of 10 MILLION POUNDS .
A woman has taken her house back in time - by spending £10,000 to transform it into her Victorian dream home .
She was recently named Best Dressed Woman in a new list and is regarded as one of the most stylish women in the world .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .