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.
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
