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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .