While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .

THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .

A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .

THE TOWERING Irish cliffs of Moher stand tall over the rippling Atlantic Ocean .

A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics .

A mum who weighed just 8st 1lb at eight months pregnant has battled her eating disorder to give birth to a healthy baby girl .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .