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 puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
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