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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community.
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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys.
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height.
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated.
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together.