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 the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
A man has made a SPUD-TACULAR amount of money sending potatoes in the post .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A baby who was given just a three per cent chance of survival at birth has beaten the odds to come home - even though docs told his parents to abort him 12 times .