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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Pic By HotSpot Media - GAME, SET-TEE AND MATCH: COUPLE INSTALL TENNIS COURT IN LOUNGE- In Pic - Ben Walters’ message to West Midlands Police via social media .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .