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.
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .