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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
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Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
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