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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
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A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .