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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
