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.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .