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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/30237557

Frankie, a young Caribbean Flamingo, flew 130 miles from captivity. Her keepers said they would likely have to leave her in France.

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[–] cyrano@piefed.social 8 points 2 months ago

Now that she’s there, the zoo said it was unlikely it would be able to bring her home.

The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union has made it difficult to move wild animals across the U.K.-France border. An extra complication, Mr. Woolcock said, was the risk that Frankie may have contracted bird flu on her travels.

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago

Turns out flamingos-can

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 2 months ago

"Hey Joe, heard you shot your old lady down"