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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .