London Zoo is calling on the public to help name three new fluffy-haired alpacas

Alpacaccino or Toffee Nut? London Zoo is calling on the public to help name three new fluffy-haired alpacas ahead of its grand reopening next month The three new fluffy-haired alpacas arrived at London Zoo about two weeks ago Keepers have remained on site despite the zoo closing due to coronavirus rules The public are asked … Read more

Tiny antibodies found in ALPACAS could help suppress a second wave of coronavirus

Tiny antibodies found in ALPACAS could help suppress a second wave of coronavirus and allow countries to safely lift lockdown, researchers claim Scientists in Sweden and South Africa have used ‘nanobodies’ from an alpaca The experts have claimed that their research ‘potently neutralises the virus’ The small antibody targets the spikes of the virus which … Read more

Monzo bank co-founder ditches his £2billion company to look after nearly 300 Alpacas

Monzo bank co-founder ditches his £2billion company to look after nearly 300 Alpacas on his wife’s farm as he leaves the financial industry after 27 years to ‘enjoy life’ Paul Rippon, 48, stepped down from his day job to look after alpacas on a farm Mr Rippon says that he finds the farm in Northumberland … Read more

A unicorn, alpacas and an Aston Martin: Hotel chain reveals bizarre items left behind in 2019

A five-foot floral unicorn, a pair of alpacas, a gingerbread village and a new Aston Martin: Hotel chain reveals the most bizarre items left behind in 2019 Travelodge has compiled a list of the weirdest items in its lost and found offices  One guest left behind an engagement ring prompting a mad dash to Heathrow … Read more