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.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .