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.
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
