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.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
