内容摘要：The county also has more than 50 miles (80km) of coastline and nearly all of this needs defending from the North Sea.

The county also has more than 50 miles (80km) of coastline and nearly all of this needs defending from the North Sea.

The animals began their stampede on 9 April in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and have so far travelled through Lagos, Dakar, Marrakesh, Casablanca and Rabat, encountering local musicians, artists, dancers and climate activists.The puppets are made from upscaled and recyclable materials – primarily cardboard and plywood – with a focus on bio-degradable and organic materials.

As the animals travel they will grow in number and species including elephants, giraffes, antelope and lions.They will travel through Europe, including Madrid, Marseille, Venice and Paris, before arriving in the UK.THE HERDS stampede will feature performances, theatrical readings and music along the way and a hunt is also planned to break out on Camden High Street.

After London, they will continue their journey north to Greater Manchester and then travel through Scandinavia to the Arctic Circle.Amir Nizar Zuabi, the artistic director, said: "THE HERDS is an urgent artistic response to the climate crisis, a living, breathing call to action that stampedes across continents.

"Through the beauty and ferocity of these life-size creatures, we aim to spark dialogue, provoke thought, encourage engagement and inspire real change."

The number of vehicles manufactured in the UK fell sharply last month, as USCumbria has been hit by a number of wildfires this year as hot dry weather persists across the county.

Reintroducing native grazing breeds to landscapes can have multiple benefits, including reducing the risk of wildfires, according to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.Ten Highland cattle and eight Exmoor ponies are being introduced to the Trent Valley in Derbyshire as part of a rewilding project intended to restore habitats and increase biodiversity.

The hope is their behaviour will mimic that of their ancestors, such as aurochs, elk and wild horses, creating so-called "mosaic landscapes" where wildlife can thrive.While the area has not been affected by recent wildfires, the trust says the animals' grazing habits can help create natural fire breaks in places more at risk.