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.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .