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

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

Meet the Victorian gentleman who could not face sitting next to smelly commuters on the bus - so he dodges danger to go to work on a penny farthing .

Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .

An obese woman has lost 9st after an addiction to junk food left her £1 .

FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .

THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .

SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .

YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .