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.
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GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
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GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
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