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.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .