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.
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
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HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .