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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .