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.
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
