tobydog
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I have to warn you that this is rather an unpleasant and sad story and I apologise if it upsets anyone, however, I know that several of you are interested in this creature and, for once, I believe he is being unfairly blamed. This story ran in the Evening Standard last night and I suspect the journalist didn't do his own proof reading!!
"A children's petting zoo has called in private security guards after the slaughter of three wallabies. Last month Bruce, one of the park's two Parma wallabies, was found beheaded in his pen at Brent Lodge Animal Centre in Hanwell. The perimeter fence had apparently been cut. The small zoo brought in three replacements as company for Bruce's traumatised companion Rolph. Less than 48 hours later, two of those were also found dead. One had its throat cut, apparently with a knife, while all that remained on the other were limbs scattered across the park. Police "strongly believe" foxes are to blame but the park is taking no chances until the culprit - human or animal - has been caught."
The story continues but I have to say that it doesn't fill you with much confidence in the police. I knew foxes were clever but no this clever. What next, fox paw printing?!!
"A children's petting zoo has called in private security guards after the slaughter of three wallabies. Last month Bruce, one of the park's two Parma wallabies, was found beheaded in his pen at Brent Lodge Animal Centre in Hanwell. The perimeter fence had apparently been cut. The small zoo brought in three replacements as company for Bruce's traumatised companion Rolph. Less than 48 hours later, two of those were also found dead. One had its throat cut, apparently with a knife, while all that remained on the other were limbs scattered across the park. Police "strongly believe" foxes are to blame but the park is taking no chances until the culprit - human or animal - has been caught."
The story continues but I have to say that it doesn't fill you with much confidence in the police. I knew foxes were clever but no this clever. What next, fox paw printing?!!
