But it's not all about the humans!! What about our friends in the animal kingdom?
Year Of The Tiger
It was great to hear from WWF that there are now nearly 3900 tigers in the world, an increase of about 700 since 2010. This is the first time in a century that the numbers have risen, and I couldn't be more pleased. Fingers crossed they can hit their target of doubling the numbers by 2022.
Promising for Pandas?
2016 was also a good year for Giant Pandas, with their status being changed from "endangered" to vulnerable. This is mainly due to China's efforts. Sadly, this could be short-lived due to bamboo habitats being destroyed. Approximately one-third could be wiped out in the next 80 years, mainly due to climate change.
Everyone Knows A Dave.....
Worms don't normally hit the headlines, but Dave the Worm did! The largest earthworm ever found in the UK, he measured an incredible 40cm and weighed 26g!
Invasion of the Moths
After stadium workers left the lights on all night, the Euro 2016 final saw a swarm of moths fly in. Maybe they just wanted to play too!
Paws for Palmerston
On the 13th April, Palmerston the cat arrived at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to begin his role of Chief Mouser. He made the news in May when he caught his first mouse. He also keeps getting into trouble! As well as sneaking into Number 10 Downing Street, he's also had a few fights with Larry, the cat at Number 10. To be fair, I think Larry starts the fights.....
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