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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .