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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ .
Posh pooch owners are lapping their pets up in luxury by paying £1,500 for 22ct gold lined fine china DOG BOWLS .
Meet the sisters who have both been diagnosed with a one in 3 .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
INTIMATELY showcasing personal artefacts from a family's life, this abandoned bungalow has been left to rot for almost a decade .
An adorable red squirrel says goodbye to the summer as he shelters from the rain underneath a small blue umbrella .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .