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The national animal of Guernsey: the donkey

Rodney Dyke's herd of donkeys explore their surroundings

In his second report from the Channel Island of Guernsey, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore meets Guernseyman Rodney Dyke and his donkeys to find out more about how he came to own the herd, whose characters include Cracker and Maybelle. Guernsey people are traditionally known as ‘donkeys’, said to be down to their stubborn nature, and … Read more

Protecting a rare breed: the Guernsey cow

Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore visits the Channel Island of Guernsey to find out how Guernsey cattle are helped to  live a long, healthy and more natural life producing the famous golden dairy products the island is renowned for. As a rare breed, the cattle are part of Guernsey’s living heritage and farmers on the island … Read more