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.
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
