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 SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .