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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
