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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .