ZooBorns — Mongoose

Chester Zoo Introduces Their New ‘Fab Five’

Posted by Andrew Bleiman on

1_Fab five! Dwarf mongoose pups emerge from their den at Chester Zoo (1)

Five tiny Dwarf Mongoose pups, born at Chester Zoo, recently emerged from their den for the first time.

The pups were spotted following in the footsteps of mum as they took their maiden steps into the outside world.

2_Fab five! Dwarf mongoose pups emerge from their den at Chester Zoo (18)

3_Fab five! Dwarf mongoose pups emerge from their den at Chester Zoo (26)

4_Fab five! Dwarf mongoose pups emerge from their den at Chester Zoo (3)Photo Credits: Chester Zoo

The quintet is the first litter for mum, Mini, and dad, Cooper. Both parents arrived at Chester Zoo in late 2016.

Keepers were first alerted to...

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