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.
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
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RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
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WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
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SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .