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 back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
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 .
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 .