Last Updated: December 28, 2022, 4:12 PM IST

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Forget lawnmowers, this UK Solar farm has sheep in charge of doing landscaping. The flock of sheep is making sure to keep it in the best shape possible with a minimum carbon footprint.

If you believe sheep cannot get any more adorable, allow this clip to prove you wrong. Forget lawnmowers, this UK Solar farm has sheep in charge of doing landscaping. A clip shared by NowThis News on Twitter showed some adorable sheep chomping the grass and wildflowers around the solar panels placed on this farm. This is an important structure for powering the Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham, United Kingdom. It has a whopping 11 thousand panels installed. And this flock of sheep is making sure to keep it in the best shape possible with a minimum carbon footprint. Talk about ending little helpers! Take a peek at the clip here:

According to the BBC, the hospital was looking for ways of cutting the grass. After much researching, they contacted the local shepherds around the area and sought the help of their flock of 51 sheep. Alex Best from Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust mentioned that this idea came by chance. He said, “We approached a number of landscapers for ideas on how we could manage the grass cutting, both mechanically and sustainably, and this felt like the perfect solution; keeping the grass down naturally and reducing our carbon footprint.”

Best also said that this method goes perfectly with their code of sustainability and supporting the local community. In fact, the cost of getting the landscaping done this way is just one-sixth of what it would cost to get it done mechanically.

The local shepherd Grant Bailey also mentioned that the flock were secured in the field with lots of space for them to stroll around. The cables and panels were safely out of their way so that these little helpers were totally safe. Bailey said while they knew about the solar field, it never occurred to them as an option. He added, “Now the sheep are here, they seem really happy and it’s great to have found a solution to both our needs without having to have looked outside the village.”

These solar panels generate about 26MWh per day, and it is the trust’s plan to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

What do you think about this partnership between the sheep and the solar farm?

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s breakfast time for Amahle, Musi, and Nolwazi at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

The elephants can be found feeding in the African Adventure area, but what they’re munching on is plant life that’s much closer to home than you might think.

“Seven species that are commonly found throughout Fresno, whether you’re trimming it in your backyard or you have a landscaper come in and help you care for your yard, all of these species are readily available and often, this material ends up going to the dump,” says general curator Lyn Myers.

Myers says the zoo is hoping to partner with the public, asking that you repurpose those branches and shrubs and turn them into a treat for the animals.

Typically, the herbivores eat hays, grasses and pellets filled with all of the nutrients they need, but the homegrown bits of certain shurbs and trees known as “browse” has mental and physical benefits.

“Not only is it sometimes a delicacy, something they don’t get very often, it’s really important for them to rip, shred and use those behaviors they would naturally use out in the wild,” Myers said.

Whether they’re eating it or making beds out of it, roughly 20-30 species of animals living in the zoo would benefit from the Browse Program.

Of the seven types, the most identifiable and often used for shade are bamboo, chinese elm, pistache and mulberry.

Orundo grass is invasive and can be found as background landscape or in wetter areas.

Xylasma is commonly used for screening in back yards…

A fan favorite at the zoo — carub tree.

“The new growth sometimes has the really red, kind of maroon stem and sometimes, the leaves are a different color and more glossy than the adult leaves,” Myers said.

You or your landscaper can drop off your contributions, free of charge, on the east side of the zoo. Just take the road inside the park toward Golden State Boulevard.

The area is marked off by a sign that reads “approved browse area,” where trained staff will sort through all donations.

“They could eat as much as you bring,” Myers said. “If we got a large pickup truck a day, we would be in heaven.”

Dropping off at the zoo is the preferred method but if you call ahead, they can work with you to try to pick up your Browse donation.

For more information, visit the zoo’s website.

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Just a sprinkle of cayenne pepper is known to keep the critters away.

While extra hot cayenne pepper might be intended for those who like their food extra spicy (still, even if you like spice, you won’t need this quantity unless you’re operating a restaurant with a spicy menu!), it has another use that might make it come in handy for any one of us.

If you’ve ever had animals go through your garbages (especially in the summertime), then you know that it’s a big nuisance and mess. Even when your garbage is not overfilled, they find a way to drill that hole and get in! A sprinkle of extremely hot cayenne pepper is known to work wonders! Animals hate the smell and they stay away.

Read the review on these products: extra hot and extremely hot cayenne to learn about all the ways people have used the pepper to deter animals. It’s not only relevant for keeping your garbage neat. If you have animals who are eating up your garden or flowers, it could also be useful. Plus – cayenne pepper is not a chemical, it’s a natural solution, so it’s safer to have this on your lawn vs. other solutions (as long as no one is eating the flowers!).

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