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 COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .