Well, technically it is a type of deer – but not like you’ve ever seen one before. Chester Zoo has become the first in Britain to house the rare Philippine mouse deer.

Is there anything cuter than a newborn tapir? With their funny snout noses and patterned fur, they look like little humbugs.

Four little rock hyraxes have been born at Chester Zoo – and astonishingly, although these adorable animals look like guinea pigs, they in fact are one of the closest living relatives of elephants.

BILLIONAIRE businessman Denis O’Brien is strongly believed to be the Irish backer of a possible Super 15 franchise on Australia’s Gold Coast.

AT the moment she’s a “pint-sized” 5ft tall, but soon things will be looking up for Margaret the giraffe.