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 .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .