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 SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .