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.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .