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Meerkats die after ‘catastrophic’ tunnel collapse at wildlife park

The Independent UK News · 24 August 2026 at 17:34

Meerkats die after ‘catastrophic’ tunnel collapse at wildlife park

Tropical Birdland in Desford said that ‘sudden heavy rainfall’ after the heatwaves had caused the mob’s tunnels to collapse

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