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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .