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  1. The UK is lucky enough to have 34 native cattle breeds. Of these, 14 species are at risk meaning that nearly half of our native cow varieties are on the verge of becoming extinct. Why do cattle become extinct? In the past, cattle have become extinct by being over consumed by humans or by being absorbed into other breeds. Saying this, however, many breeds of domestic cattle would become extinct now if we didn’t eat their meat and drink their milk. Humans have selective br...

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  2. In the UK, we are lucky enough to host 9 species of geese that flock here to spend the winter in relative warmth. From the Egyptian Goose to the Taiga Bean Goose, these birds are large, colourful, and characterful! Are geese aggressive? Geese have got a pretty bad reputation of being aggressive towards humans. Many geese species are bulky and heavy and they’ve got strong flight muscles that are powerful enough to break a nose or finger. Their beaks are lined with tomia ...

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  3. Toucans are Neotropical birds that are known for their large, colourful beaks. The word “toucan” comes from the sound that this unique bird makes. Often creating a sound resembling a croaking frog, toucans are known to bark, croak, growl and bray and they also tap and clatter their bills. The beak of a toucan can be over 7 inches long and accounts for approximately 40% of the bird’s total body surface area. Their bills are surprisingly light and are comprised of kerat...

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  4. Trophy hunting can be traced back to the late 19th century. Rowland Ward, a British taxidermist, created Horn Measurements and Weights of the Great Game of the World in 1892. This became the first official record for trophy hunts. What is Trophy Hunting? Trophy hunting is the hunting of wild animals for sport. Parts of the hunted wild animals are kept and displayed as trophies. Trophy hunters often come from rich countries and pay hundreds of thousands of pounds for their ...

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  5. In the modern age, humans complete a lot of repetitive movements. It is important for us to remember that our joints don’t last forever, and that any repetitive movement can cause us immense pain in the future. We need to look after our bodies - we only get one in our lifetime, after all! The Risks of Overuse Injuries Overuse injuries occur when muscles and joints are stressed by load, frequency or receptiveness of an exercise or injury. These injuries can cause swelling...

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  6. Anger is a very normal emotion that every human will feel at some point in their life. The amygdala, which is situated within the medial temporal lobe, is the main processing centre for emotion, particularly anxiety, fear, anger, and aggression. Considering the fact that the amygdala facilitates some of our biggest, rawest emotions, it is only the size of a shelled peanut! Is Anger Healthy? Anger is caused by the amygdala triggering the release of stress hormones such as a...

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  7. The Tyrannosaurus rex was a gargantuan dinosaur that roamed the Earth 66 million years ago. With a lifespan of around 30 years, these carnivorous beasts ate any meat they could sink their teeth into from the famous Triceratops to the heavily armoured Ankylosaurus. The Tyrannosaurus needed a hefty daily diet of around 40,000 calories, which is around 140kg of meat! Although these fearsome creatures housed 12 inch teeth and were around 14 feet tall, modern research suggests t...

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  8. It’s no secret that cycling is one of the best sports for the body and for the mind. As well as strengthening your muscles and improving your cardiovascular health, cycling can reduce anxiety and depression and improve self-esteem. Cycling is a fantastic mode of transport, and we’re passionate about getting as many people on the pedals as possible! The Dawn of Cycling Cycling first emerged in the 19th century with the “swiftwalker”, a German invention with no peda...

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  9. In the United Kingdom we’re lucky enough to live alongside fifteen species of raptor and four species of owl.  Thanks to the efforts of passionate volunteers and experts, the number of raptors in the UK is rising after dipping alarmingly in the 1970s, but some of our birds of prey are still at risk of becoming extinct from our shores. Eagles There are two species of eagle that call the UK home: the golden and the white-tailed. These awesome birds have the largest wi...

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  10. The elk is one of the largest species of the the deer family. They stand at around five feet tall (from hoof to shoulder) and weigh in at almost 500 kilograms. Their antlers alone can weigh 10 kilograms each, and they can measure in length and spread at four feet. Elk live in colder climates and thrive in prairies, aspen parklands, sagebrush flats, open deciduous woodland, boreal forests, upland moors, mountainous areas and grasslands. They have diverse diets, consuming a mi...

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