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.
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .