A rare butterfly has returned to the Lancashire countryside after a 100 year absence. The large heath butterfly is being reintroduced to Heysham Moss, Lancashire. This breed of butterfly was last recorded at the site at the beginning of the 20th century. The reintroduction project has involved Chester Zoo, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and funder Lancashire Environmental Fund.
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .