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New Delhi: American technology giant Google is building its office at London's King's Cross. According to The Times of India report, the 11th floor of the building has been 'taken over' by foxes. Yes, you heard it right. The report might sound bizarre but it's true. According to a report by TOI, the headquarters is still under construction, and foxes have already made their way to the site, causing disruptions in the work. The report further adds that the building is being built at a cost of 1 billion pounds (approximately Rs 11,500 crore).
Google is planning to develop a garden on the terrace of the building, intended to attract certain animals — but before those animals could arrive, the foxes got there first. The issue of foxes is not new. Reports suggest that the construction of the office has been facing disruptions for the past three years due to the presence of foxes.
According to a report by The Guardian, one of the foxes in the building is so swift that one moment it's spotted on the fifth floor and the next moment in the garden on the 11th floor. No one has been able to catch it so far. Here are some of the key details of the office: This office has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick Studio and Bjarke Ingels Group.
It will have seating capacity for 7,000 people.
It is said that the garden being developed at the site has become home to several foxes.
The garden construction involved the use of 40,000 tons of soil and 250 trees.
As per the report, the garden was originally designed for bees, bats, birds, and butterflies — not for foxes.
The area also includes spaces for dining, deck chairs, a fitness zone, and an indoor pool. Google Doesn't See It as a Big Problem
According to the report, Google has downplayed the issue. The company stated that the presence of foxes on working sites is common and their sightings are rare. It also mentioned that the foxes haven't significantly affected operations.
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