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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
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WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .