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Cheetah in Action: A Real-Life Version of Gary Larson's Far Side Comics, Featuring Black Poplars, British Manors, and Today's Quiz Extravaganza

A magnificent cheetah has brightened our emails this week; meanwhile, let's discuss the conservation of black poplars. After the dust has settled, let's evaluate the actual implications of the budget on country houses.

Cheetah Alive: A real-life interpretation of a Far Side cartoon, featuring black poplars,...
Cheetah Alive: A real-life interpretation of a Far Side cartoon, featuring black poplars, countryside manors, and today's Quiz

Cheetah in Action: A Real-Life Version of Gary Larson's Far Side Comics, Featuring Black Poplars, British Manors, and Today's Quiz Extravaganza

In the world of wildlife photography, the Comedy Wildlife Awards have been making waves. Sponsored by the Japanese camera giant Nikon, these awards celebrate the humorous side of nature, with the overall champion for 2024 being Milko Marchetti for a picture of a red squirrel seemingly stuck in a tree. Takashi Kubo's 'cigar'-smoking rodent and Leslie McLeod's cheetah and suspicious-looking antelope were runners-up in the competition.

The awards were set up by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks, Tom Sullam, and Michelle Wood, and for the 2024 edition, their main sponsor collaborated with them.

Meanwhile, in the realm of rural properties, Lucy Denton, an architecture and property journalist, has written an explanation of what the latest budget means for country houses. However, the article does not provide any new information about the budget's impact beyond this mention.

For those with black poplar trees on their property, the Countryside Regeneration Trust invites you to get in touch. With only around 7,000 black poplar trees left in the country, and only 600 of these thought to be female, the Trust is trying to save the species by distributing cuttings from a male tree. More information can be found on their website.

The Trust is also offering an exciting experience for those who appreciate nature. From following migrating wildebeest to gliding past hippos on a mokoro, or even riding alongside giraffes and cheetahs, there's no shortage of thrilling encounters.

In a surprising turn, a study has revealed the intelligence and emotional intelligence of cows. John, who remains unnamed in the article, asserts that cows are clever and have bags of personality. This revelation adds a new layer to our understanding and appreciation of these farm animals.

As always, the digital landscape is evolving. Toby Keel, the Digital Director of a popular platform, has been running the website and social media channels since 2016. He writes about a variety of topics, including property, cars, lifestyle, travel, and nature. His latest articles are certainly worth a read.

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