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.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .