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.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .