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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .