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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
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 .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .