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.
While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
Two sisters from Hampshire who suffered botched nose jobs have spent £19 .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A woman who was cruelly called ‘tumour girl’ by bullies has finally found love .
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 .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - LETHAL BIRTHMARK NEARLY SUFFOCATES GIRL: Zoe Mitchell when she was two-weeks-old .
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .