A giant European dormouse has been spotted in England for the first time, prompting fears that the predatory rodent could threaten our native dormouse species. Sean Foote, a Wiltshire-wildlife writer and moth expert, was left ‘confused’ after finding the injured garden dormouse during an outing near Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in the New Forest. Experts cannot explain where the … Read more
Peers slam ‘stupid and irresponsible’ I’m A Celebrity producers for bringing ‘non-native’ bugs to Wales to ‘bite’ contestants I’m A Celebrity’s use of alien bugs was attacked during debate in House of Lords Peers complained that use of non-native insects was ‘stupid and irresponsible’ The programme has defended its practices after moving to Wales due … Read more
Wales’ First Minister has today slammed I’m a Celebrity for releasing non-native insects into the wild, as he raised concern they could spread Covid. Drawing comparisons to Denmark’s mink Covid outbreak, Mark Drakeford said releasing non-native creatures into the Welsh countryside could pose a ‘risk to human health’. It comes after police launched a probe … Read more
Police probe I’m A Celebrity for ‘releasing non-native cockroaches and spiders into the wild’ in Wales, after complaint by Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams ITV programme is being filmed at Gwrych Castle in north Wales this year Cockroaches, maggots, spiders and worms are poured onto contestants Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams reported the matter to north Wales police … Read more