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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .