Friday, 19 October 2007

Slow-worms derail stations

A new rail link being constructed in Wales may not open in time, as two of the sites upon which stations are to be built have been discovered to home Slow-worms, which are protected by law.

As many of the Slow-worms as is possible will have to be relocated from the site, in order to comply with ecological conditions of the planning permission.

How nice to see such care ! the full story can be read here: link.

Monday, 15 October 2007

Common Toad found at more than 300ft underwater!

A common Toad has been found swimming at the astonishing depth of 324 ft (98 m) below the surface of Loch Ness.
The full BBC story can be read here: Link