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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
An obese woman has lost 9st after an addiction to junk food left her £1 .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Pic By HotSpot Media - WORLD’S FASTEST AMPHIBIOUS CAR -IN PIC- THE FASTEST amphibious car in the world is capable of a hair-raising 44 miles-per-hour on the water .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A woman has taken her house back in time - by spending £10,000 to transform it into her Victorian dream home .