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 .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .