Animals

Veal - right or wrong?

calf in straw

For most people the first thing associated with veal is animal cruelty. However, is that really still the case?

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Categories: Animals, Food & Drink

Contrary nature of cats

I loved this story about the cat having dinner every day with the Queen’s corgis. Mimi, from the Chinese Restaurant opposite Windsor Castle, has been visiting every day for 4 years - she is now such a regular visitor she gets VIP treatment!

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Categories: Animals

Swimming Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel

The Red Squirrel is becoming increasingly rare in the UK, so it was a bit of a shock when one was found swimming in the Lake District! The squirrel was unharmed from it’s dip, though it did grab a lift back to shore on a passing boat.

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Categories: Animals

Goodbye to the badger

badger cub

Could this be the end for the badger in Britain? A study released this week is advising a widespread cull of the native badger population.

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Categories: Animals, Current Affairs

The perfect pet pig

mini pig painting

If you’re an animal lover, as I am, you’ll understand just how adorable pets are. I was delighted to find this article on the Pennywell minature pigs - small and sweet natured so they make perfect pets.

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Categories: Animals

What fun to be a hamster

space station hamster cage

It must be great to be a hamster with the huge range of cages & toys available for them. I was amazed at the variety available when I went looking recently.

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Categories: Animals