Following last week's quite brilliant news that 'randy' hedgehogs are becoming a more common sight in gardens because of the #coronavirus lockdown, here's a top 10 of the best examples of animals taking back the streets... #natureishealing
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PUMAS! In late March, a puma defied quarantine controls to wander around Santiago, Chile. Two more cougars have since been caught since the city fell quiet due to coronavirus movement restrictions
PUMAS! In late March, a puma defied quarantine controls to wander around Santiago, Chile. Two more cougars have since been caught since the city fell quiet due to coronavirus movement restrictions
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DEER! Deer have been spotted in Romford, east London, during the lockdown. "My little girl thinks that Santa has sent the reindeers because we are all locked down," one resident told Reuters 🦌🦌🦌
DEER! Deer have been spotted in Romford, east London, during the lockdown. "My little girl thinks that Santa has sent the reindeers because we are all locked down," one resident told Reuters 🦌🦌🦌
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SHEEP! A flock of sheep were spotted outside a McDonald's restaurant in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, during the lockdown. Sheep have also been spotted playing in a deserted children's playground in Monmouthshire 🐑🐑🐑
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SHEEP! A flock of sheep were spotted outside a McDonald's restaurant in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, during the lockdown. Sheep have also been spotted playing in a deserted children's playground in Monmouthshire 🐑🐑🐑
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PENGUINS! Penguins have taken back control in Cape Town, South Africa, according to this tweet from endurance swimmer and ocean advocate @LewisPugh. Smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave… 🐧🐧🐧
PENGUINS! Penguins have taken back control in Cape Town, South Africa, according to this tweet from endurance swimmer and ocean advocate @LewisPugh. Smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave… 🐧🐧🐧
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PEACOCKS! This gang of four peacocks is apparently roaming the streets of Deal, Kent, during the Covid-19 lockdown. They invaded a car repair garage, but are reported to have since split into two rival gangs 🦚🦚🦚🦚
PEACOCKS! This gang of four peacocks is apparently roaming the streets of Deal, Kent, during the Covid-19 lockdown. They invaded a car repair garage, but are reported to have since split into two rival gangs 🦚🦚🦚🦚
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WILD BOARS! A family of wild boars tours the streets of Marmaris, Turkey. Wild boars have also been seen in packs patrolling the Israeli city of Haifa. “We are scared to go out," a local resident told Reuters 🐗🐗🐗
WILD BOARS! A family of wild boars tours the streets of Marmaris, Turkey. Wild boars have also been seen in packs patrolling the Israeli city of Haifa. “We are scared to go out," a local resident told Reuters 🐗🐗🐗
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COYOTES! Wild coyotes are roaming freely and howling in San Francisco while the city is on #coronavirus lockdown, Bloomberg reports 🐺
COYOTES! Wild coyotes are roaming freely and howling in San Francisco while the city is on #coronavirus lockdown, Bloomberg reports 🐺
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FLAMINGOS! Thousands of flamingos have taken over Mumbai, India. Many residents report seeing an unusually high number of the birds in and around the city, likely due to an unexpected surplus of available space 🦩🦩🦩
FLAMINGOS! Thousands of flamingos have taken over Mumbai, India. Many residents report seeing an unusually high number of the birds in and around the city, likely due to an unexpected surplus of available space 🦩🦩🦩
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SEA LIONS! Sea lions have taken over empty streets near Argentina's seaside port Mar del Plata...
SEA LIONS! Sea lions have taken over empty streets near Argentina's seaside port Mar del Plata...
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MOUNTAIN GOATS! Images of a herd of wild goats descending on Llandudno, north Wales, as the streets cleared of people during the #COVIDー19 crisis have been widely shared on social media #llandudnogoats 🐐🐐🐐
MOUNTAIN GOATS! Images of a herd of wild goats descending on Llandudno, north Wales, as the streets cleared of people during the #COVIDー19 crisis have been widely shared on social media #llandudnogoats 🐐🐐🐐
