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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .