Category Archives: Animals

News from the Exmoor Pony Centre – April / May 2012.

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tango Alpha

News from the Exmoor Pony Centre, Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE After the wonderful sunny and warm weather in March, staff, volunteers and ponies all noticed the drop in temperatures early in April. The ponies had been losing their winter coats … Continue reading →

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Sheep-worrying on Northam Burrows.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Tango Alpha

Dogs Attack Sheep on the Burrows. Dogs not kept under control by their owners are still causing havoc on Northam Burrows. At least two sheep have had to be put down and one is being treated for its injuries after … Continue reading →

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Dec 2011 Rare Barbastelle bat found in North Devon –

Posted on November 21, 2011 by RoseArno

Not only is the Barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus ) one of Britain’s rarest bats, it is one of our rarest mammals with only a handful of colonies known in the UK and it is a National  Biodiversity Action Plan species. … Continue reading →

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