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.
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
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WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
