Grey squirrel cull plan at safari park branded disgraceful
Knowsley Safari Park wants to create a safe environment for red squirrels, but this could involve killing off grey squirrels.
14:48, 25 JAN 2021
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Grey squirrels could be culled in a plan to make Knowsley Safari Park safe for endangered red squirrels
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Jersey Zoo has welcomed two new arrivals to its pack .
The Bush dogs, named Jessica and Tiago, were brought to Jersey in November 2020 as part of a captive breeding programme to protect the future of the species.
The animals are native to Central and South America, living by water sources and in wet savanna and forests.
Bush dogs typical prey in the wild includes small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Credit: Jersey Zoo
However, they are classed as near threatened , with 200 in captivity across 50 zoos around the world.
This is the first time we have kept bush dogs at Jersey Zoo, and we are so excited for our visitors to enjoy watching and learning about these fascinating animals. Sadly, the species is under threat primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation, and a reduction in prey due to illegal hunting and predation by domestic dogs.
Fascinating bats that live inside and near Merseyside landmarks
It s not just Batman who has been spotted ruling the roost in Merseyside this year
Bats in a cage.
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