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.
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
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 .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
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 .