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 panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
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THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
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A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .