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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
