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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .