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BBC News
16 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Amazing facts about the bat-eared fox
Two rare bat-eared foxes have arrived at Chester Zoo for the first time in more than 30 get their name from their enormous bat-like ears - that are more than 13 centimetres long! - which help to keep them cool, and track down any tasty insects for a two foxes are sisters and have been named Maasai and Malindi and they've travelled more than 500 miles to Chester Zoo in the UK, from a zoo in Paris, in will live alongside 12 porcupines in a new part of the zoo called Heart of Africa. Bat-eared Fox Factfile In the wild, bat-eared foxes can be found in in the grasslands and savannah of southern and eastern face threats from habitat loss due to human activity like farming, building homes and enormous ears can be over 5 inches (13 centimeters) long. They act like satellite dishes and help the foxes detect the tiniest of movements allowing them to detect prey with pinpoint accuracy - even hearing termites chewing ears are full of blood vessels that shed heat so they also help keep the foxes coolFacts from Chester Zoo/San Diego Zoo 'Incredibly Exciting' Keepers at the zoo hope that one day they can introduce a male bat-eared fox to the group, as part of a conservation breeding programme to help increase numbers of the Manager David White, said their arrival was "incredibly exciting"He added they've been "settling in well so far, spending much of their time exploring their expansive home and getting to know their new housemates – a family of 12 Cape porcupines."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
CCTV released after nightclub attack leaves woman in hospital for a month
A woman spent a month in hospital after being viciously assaulted in a city centre. Now detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. Officers from Cheshire Constabulary believe he may be able to help their investigation. The attack happened between 2.30am and 3am on Sunday, March 16, at a nightclub on Northgate Street, Chester. READ MORE: 'The statistics are bad but we're proud to be from here': Life in Greater Manchester's most deprived neighbourhood READ MORE: School mates partied in Thailand on dream lads holiday - then police met them at Manchester Airport The victim, a 20-year-old woman from Chester, was assaulted by an unknown man and sustained serious injuries. Cheshire Constabulary said: "The victim was hospitalised for a month as a result of her injuries and has since been discharged. Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and as part of the investigation officers have now released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to speak to." Detective Constable Lauren Wycherley Jones said: 'The victim is now recovering from the attack after sustaining serious injuries to her spine and we are committed to doing all we can to identify the person responsible. 'As part of our investigation, we are keen to speak to the man in the CCTV images as we believe he may hold important information. 'Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact us on 101, or visit the website, quoting IML 2075233. 'I would also like to appeal directly to the man in the CCTV images to get in touch.'
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Desert Flower chasing more Classic glory as nine go forward for Oaks
The Charlie Appleby-trained daughter of Night Of Thunder took her unbeaten record to five in landing the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, her first start since ending her two-year-old campaign with victory in the Fillies' Mile. In fourth at Newmarket was Saeed bin Suroor's Elwateen, running a big race on her second career start. She has been supplemented at a cost of £30,000 by her Shadwell connections, who as expected have taken out Falakeyah. Aidan O'Brien has three leading chances of making it an 11th win in the Epsom showpiece, with trial winners Giselle and Minnie Hauk having looked good at Lingfield and Chester respectively while Whirl impressed at York. The Betfred Coronation Cup on the same card features eight, headed by Francis-Henri Graffard's Calandagan, whose last three starts have been runner-up finishes in the Juddmonte International, Champion Stakes and Dubai Sheema Classic. Last year's St Leger winner Jan Brueghel is one of the possibles for O'Brien, with Marco Botti's Giavellotto another of note.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Desert Flower chasing more Classic glory as nine go forward for Oaks
The Charlie Appleby-trained daughter of Night Of Thunder took her unbeaten record to five in landing the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, her first start since ending her two-year-old campaign with victory in the Fillies' Mile. In fourth at Newmarket was Saeed bin Suroor's Elwateen, running a big race on her second career start. She has been supplemented at a cost of £30,000 by her Shadwell connections, who as expected have taken out Falakeyah. Aidan O'Brien has three leading chances of making it an 11th win in the Epsom showpiece, with trial winners Giselle and Minnie Hauk having looked good at Lingfield and Chester respectively while Whirl impressed at York. The Betfred Coronation Cup on the same card features eight, headed by Francis-Henri Graffard's Calandagan, whose last three starts have been runner-up finishes in the Juddmonte International, Champion Stakes and Dubai Sheema Classic. Last year's St Leger winner Jan Brueghel is one of the possibles for O'Brien, with Marco Botti's Giavellotto another of note.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Desert Flower chasing more Classic glory as nine go forward for Oaks
The Charlie Appleby-trained daughter of Night Of Thunder took her unbeaten record to five in landing the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, her first start since ending her two-year-old campaign with victory in the Fillies' Mile. In fourth at Newmarket was Saeed bin Suroor's Elwateen, running a big race on her second career start. She has been supplemented at a cost of £30,000 by her Shadwell connections, who as expected have taken out Falakeyah. Aidan O'Brien has three leading chances of making it an 11th win in the Epsom showpiece, with trial winners Giselle and Minnie Hauk having looked good at Lingfield and Chester respectively while Whirl impressed at York. The Betfred Coronation Cup on the same card features eight, headed by Francis-Henri Graffard's Calandagan, whose last three starts have been runner-up finishes in the Juddmonte International, Champion Stakes and Dubai Sheema Classic. Last year's St Leger winner Jan Brueghel is one of the possibles for O'Brien, with Marco Botti's Giavellotto another of note.
