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.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .