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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .