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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .