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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .