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.
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
