Page 54 • The HERALD • 24th April 2025 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv Victoria: 07503 813594 Daniel: 07584 534818 ANIMAL MAGIC Dogstival is once again returning to Burley Park on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June o ering the ‘pawfect’ day out for you and your four legged friends! Packed full of canine approved entertainment with paw-dropping area displays, have a go activities for your dog, live music and treats for everyone. For more information and tickets please visit: dogstival.co.uk/ Forget the ctional hero; the New Forest Wildlife Park is thrilled to announce the arrival of its newest resident - a wolverine called Bodie, who made his grand debut just in time for the Easter holidays. For several months, the familyrun wildlife park team has been thoughtfully designing and constructing a habitat that mirrors Bodie’s natural environment. e enriching enclosure has been designated to stimulate and indulge his natural curiosity. As a young male (born in early 2022), Bodie joins the New Forest Wildlife Park from London’s Whipsnade Zoo. He is a very active wolverine, fond of climbing and reaching high vantage points. e wolverine is the largest terrestrial member of the mustelid family, a group that includes weasels, badgers, and otters. ese incredible animals jumping, which creates paired tracks, or by galloping. eir semiretractable claws allow them to climb trees, an impressive feat for an animal of their size. Although the worldwide status of wolverines is classed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, the European population is classi ed as “Vulnerable,” and THE PAWFECT DAY OUT! their global population is decreasing. Sadly, hunting and habitat loss led to their extinction in the UK approximately 8000 years ago. It is estimated that there are currently around 1300 wolverines in Europe. “Wolverines are plain and simply an incredible species that people just don’t realise exist!” says Lizzy McNamara, Senior Keeper. “They are an immensely fierce and impressive mustelid that would have lived here among us in the UK. Our aim is to support native and European species through different forms of conservation and education efforts. We are very excited to be welcoming Bodie as the only wolverine in Hampshire. We hope everyone will join us in awe of Bodie and come to learn how important wolverines are in the balance of our ecosystem.” Visitors to the New Forest Wildlife Park are invited to visit and see Bodie, Hampshire’s very own wolverine, and to discover more about this intriguing and important species. Wolverine! Not That One; A REAL One Moves To New Forest Wildlife Park are designed for survival in colder climates, equipped with wide paws and sharp claws that allow them to navigate snowy terrain. While they are known as scavengers, wolverines are also ercely capable hunters and prefer to hunt and live alone. ey have been known to travel up to 40 miles in search of food and move either by Wolverine Bodie (Credit: Helen Pinchin) Wolverine Bodie (Credit: Helen Pinchin) TOTTON REPAIR CAFÉ Totton Repair Café is running on Saturday 21st June, 10.30am to 1pm at Totton & Eling Community Centre. e aim of the Totton Repair Café is to try and prevent small household goods from going to land ll if they stop working. You can take along small electrical or other items too good for the tip, you can sit and help/observe with any repair and refreshments are available while you wait for a small charge. It’s also an opportunity to nd out more about the Repair Café and Men’s Shed. A er your repair is completed all they ask for is a voluntary donation towards the cost of the hall and insurance. For further details please contact the Totton & Eling Community Centre by email: tottonrepaircafe@gmx.co.uk
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