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.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
