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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
