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.
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .