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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .