A pair of dwarf mongooses take tiny steps and begin exploring their enclosure at Chester Zoo. The little youngsters were spotted by keepers enjoying their first adventure. The duo, who were born on 8th September, spent a month in their nest box with keepers just hearing occasional squeaks. Dave White, team manager at Chester Zoo, says: “Now that our new duo has started exploring they’re going to keep mum, dad and the rest of the dwarf mongoose group very much on their tiny toes.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .