There is an interesting story (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/7348083.stm) about a female Red panda (Pichu) being discovered, apparently in good health, some 2 months after escaping with her cub (Isla) from Galloway Wildlife Park in Kirkcudbright around the 7th of February. A storm brought down a tree, creating a hole in the fence around the animal's enclosure. People were initially somewhat bemused by the facts that there is not much bamboo around Kirkcudbright and it was pretty cold at this time. It has, however, been pointed out that Red panda may sometimes get by on lichens and other plants, have impressive fat reserves and can go in to a rather effective semi-hibernation mode (coiling their tail around their head). Pichu was discovered in a tree around 2 miles from the Park and this may have given her some protection from dogs, Red foxes etc. She has now been returned to her mate (this is a seriously endangered species) but the Park keepers are still looking for Isla. I hate to raise the possibility but she may have been eaten by her mother (especially if she was still being suckled and succumbed to the elements)
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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