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.
An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .
A Romanian woman is celebrating her new job as a knife-thrower’s assistant after leaving her family behind to move to the UK .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .
Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .
An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .