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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
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More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
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Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .