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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
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 .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
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