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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .