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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
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SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .