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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .