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.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .