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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .