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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .