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.
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .