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European wildlife will return if there is enough space for recovery and if measures provide for a harmonious life alongside species, according to a new report by Rewilding Europe published today (Tuesday, September 27).

The updated Wildlife Comeback Report, which looks at 50 European species, shows that the populations of some species have grown both in size and geographical range over the last 40 to 50 years.

Out of all mammal species included in the report, the strongest comeback has been recorded for the Eurasian beaver, the grey seal, and the European bison.

The Wildlife Comeback Report explores species recovery, provides an outlook for future recovery of European wildlife, and shows the importance of reducing pressures such as habitat loss and hunting.

With wildlife species across the world disappearing at an alarming rate, the new report shows that wildlife will return if we give it space to recover and strive to live alongside it harmoniously.

It [the report] shows that measures such as better legal protection; enlarging and connecting protected areas; dedicated species recovery work (including reintroductions); and improving habitats, are effective, according to Rewilding Europe.

The barnacle goose, the griffon vulture, the great white egret, and the Dalmatian pelican are recovering well, due to legal protection through the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, changes in policy and land use, and conservation efforts, according to the report.

Grey wolves readily recolonise areas where humans allow their presence. To support their recovery, the EU offers funding for prevention measures and full compensation to farmers for livestock lost to wolf predation.

After decades of decline, European vulture populations are also recovering, largely due to changes in EU legislation and intensive management and conservation, the report states.

However, in-depth analysis shows that wildlife comeback in Europe is still highly patchy, while some species such as the Eurasian otter and cinereous vulture show recent range contractions.

Many landscapes across Europe remain devoid of wildlife, and when it does start to come back it often brings challenges, particularly when it comes to large carnivores such as bears and wolves, according to Rewilding Europe.

Yet the positives of wildlife recovery far outweigh the negatives, the Wildlife Comeback Report states.

Accelerating and widening wildlife comeback in Europe can improve the health and functionality of entire ecosystems, while delivering a huge array of benefits to nature and people.

Rewilding Europe executive director, Frans Schepers, however, said the report shows that hard work is needed on many fronts in order to continue wildlife recovery.

Much of the vital work monitoring global biodiversity trends and evaluating species extinction risks often highlights the negative impacts of pressures, such as habitat loss and climate change on species.

However, this report gives cause for optimism and shows that given a chance, and with well-placed conservation efforts, wildlife can recover, lead author of the report, Sophie Ledger of the Zoological Society of London said.

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An angry motorist, a man who smashed a railway ticket machine and a taxi passenger who grabbed the driver by the neck were among offenders locked up for crimes of aggression and violence in recent months.

Judges felt their crimes were so serious that they deserved to be sent to prison. In some cases the defendants had already been given a chance to change by the court but had failed to do so leaving the courts no choice but to impose a custodial sentence.

Here is a summary of some of those cases at Caernarfon and Mold Crown Courts and Wrexham Magistrates Court.

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A man smashed up a ticket machine with a piece of railway ballast because a "voice in his head told him to". Aldo Tamburrini had been trying to get the computer out of the vending machine at Prestatyn Station.

But while on bail for that offence, the 57-year-old defendant then burgled a priest's home and bought alcohol using his stolen bank cards. A judge at Mold Crown Court noted Tamburrini was vulnerable but said it was his public duty to deal with him and sent him to prison for 876 days. He will serve half and the remainder under supervision.

Prosecutor Nicholas Williams said the defendant, of Caradoc Road, Prestatyn, was seen entering Prestatyn Station in the early hours of April 22 this year. CCTV footage showed him going onto the tracks and picking up a piece of ballast which he used to "smash the ticket vending machine" on the platform. He caused a total of 14,702.78 damage.

A cyclist was left needing a hip replacement after an angry motorist crashed into him and then left the scene. Robert Hughes, of Ffordd Hiraethog in Mostyn, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Mold Crown Court.

Prosecuting, Sarah Badrawy, told the court how Hughes, 52, was driving his silver Mercedes along the A494 between Denbighshire and Flintshire a week before Christmas - on December 19 last year. He encountered Keith and Jackie Godfrey - a husband and wife who set off from their home in Ruthin for a bike ride.

She said that there had been a "very quick verbal exchange" between the two men after Hughes passed the couple with "less than a foot" between them. Thinking nothing more, the cyclists carried on their journey.

A man who rammed a police car during a dangerous high-speed chase told a judge he "didn't really care" about being jailed. Adam Ashley Challoner, of East Green in Sealand, "used his vehicle as a weapon" during the chase, Mold Crown Court heard.

Prosecuting, Karl Scholz, told the court how Challoner was spotted by police driving a silver VW Golf in the Chester area at around 1am on July 9 this year. It was said that the occupants were wanted for failing to stop after a crash.

The car was followed back to Flintshire, into Sealand and Garden City, by a police car which had requested back-up to help in detaining the people inside the vehicle. As the car approached Foxes Lane, they "must have" become aware of the police following them, said Mr Scholz, as the car sped up and drove away heading back in the direction of Chester.

A man who was being investigated over a multi-million-pound drugs conspiracy "used his teeth as a weapon" against two people after a night of drinking. Liam Davies, of Nant Y Coed in Holywell, appeared at Mold Crown Court having admitted to assaulting three people - including police officers.

According to prosecutor Alexandra Carrier, Davies had been out drinking at The Stag Inn in Bagillt on March 25 this year. It was said that he had been caught up in an "altercation" with an unidentified woman during the early hours which was witnessed by Jack Jones, another pub-goer.

Ms Carrier said that Davies was "on top of" the "hunched over" a woman and that Mr Jones rushed to help. When attempting to push Davies away, Mr Jones fell and landed on the concrete floor, and the defendant turned to him.

A mum was left bleeding and her baby boy "pale and screaming" with head and eye injuries when a "very drunk" dad struck them both with a mobile phone charger. Daniel Luke McHugh, 29, threw the charger with such force that his son spent a "week in hospital". McHugh was so intoxicated he told police he "could not remember" assaulting Kayleh Drelincourt or their child at her home in Saltney on June 14.

McHugh, of Glyn Garth in Chester, appearing via a video link from HMP Berwyn at Mold Crown Court admitted to two charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm earlier this month. Prosecutor Alexandra Carrier said a "very drunk" McHugh, who also had a cocaine problem, arrived at his former partner's home "anxious and paranoid" that she had been cheating on him.

A back seat passenger grabbed a taxi driver by the neck then stole his night's takings. But Lyndsey Royce was later identified and caught.

The 29-year-old, of Connor Crescent, Wrexham, admitted robbery and a judge at Caernarfon Crown Court jailed her for three years.

Prosecutor David Mainstone told how taxi driver Djamel Rouibah had been working a night shift for Speedie Cars in Wrexham on Saturday, November 28, 2020. At 11.45pm that night he was instructed to pick up a woman called "Amy" from an address in Marchwiel and take her to Wrexham.

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BEIJING: China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) will dispatch two separate teams to Pakistan to carry out medical rescue and guidance as well as disaster assessment in the flood-hit areas.

CIDA connected Guangxi to send a medical team to carry out medical rescue and guidance, as well as a disaster assessment team organized by the Ministry of Emergency Management, Director, CIDCA, Yang Meng said in an interview here on Monday.

In addition, China appealed to the international community to provide more help and works with relevant organizations to use the Global Development and South to South Cooperation Fund to provide more support to flood-hit areas.

He said that on September 16, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and said that China and Pakistan share linked destiny, and China would do its best to help Pakistan to overcome difficulties.

Terming China and Pakistan as iron brothers, all-weather friends, he said that after the floods, President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and State Councilor Wang Yi sent their messages of condolence. The Chinese government immediately announced 100 million yuan of emergency humanitarian assistance, including 25,000 tents and other materials urgently needed. And 3,000 tents delivered by China Air Force are one of the first aid materials Pakistan received.

Yang Meng said that considering the huge losses, the Chinese government provided an additional 300 million yuan. In conclusion, the total amount is 400 million yuan, ranking first in the world.

He said that since Sept 7, CIDCA has arranged flights to deliver supplies every day. As of yesterday, 13,000 tents, 10,000 blankets and 1,000 boxes of compressed cakes have been delivered by air. The follow-up materials have been shipped by sea in three batches, which will arrive in early October.

Sharing specific relief work undertaken by CIDA, he said that it immediately activated the emergency humanitarian assistance mechanism, and coordinated relevant Chinese departments, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Emergency Management, Chinese Air Force, China Meteorological Administration.

All the relief materials were fully prepared within one month. And CIDCA worked with the civil aviation department to increase three flights due to Pakistans urgent need, he added

He said that from the arrival of the first batch to the delivery of all materials, the assistance lasted for one month. For airlift, a flight has been arranged per day from Sept 7, and an additional flight is added from Sept 22 to 24, altogether 22 sorties are arranged; for shipping, a total of 90 containers have been arranged on Sept 14, 17 and 24 respectively; for land transportation, 200 tons of onions are delivered via the Karakoram Highway within a week.

He said on Sept 3, Chairman Luo Zhaohui of CIDCA met with Pakistans Ambassador to China Moin Ul Haque, and proposed that a joint working group could be set up to maintain round-the-clock communication, the liaison mechanism is running smoothly, and CIDCA has fully coordinated with the relative ministry, local provincial governments, social organizations, enterprises, and Chinese embassies abroad to provide assistance.

CIDCA has formulated a multi-modal transportation plan by sea, land and air due to different materials, he added.

He said that no matter how the international situation changes, the Chinese government and people are always standing firmly with the Pakistan government and people.

I believe, with the help of China and the international community, Pakistan will surely overcome this disaster and rebuild the homeland as early as possible, he added.

In his remarks, the Head of Chancery (HOC), Pakistan Embassy, Beijing, Naeem Iqbal Cheema extended the sincerest gratitude to the Chinese government and people for the donation of relief and rehabilitation items for flood-affected people of Pakistan.

He said that the support received from the Chinese brothers and sisters for flood-hit areas is overwhelming and thanked the CIDCA and other relevant government institutions for coordinating the delivery of essential relief supplies from China.

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ou would think that this is some sort of confusion as we cannot legally say that an old sea platform can be considered a small country. Well, it seems that if you have the right paperwork anything is possible. Sealand is in fact a microstate that can be located ten kilometers from the coast of England. This sea platform has quite a lot of history behind it, which led to it being a country that requires you to have a passport to enter.The country even has its own passport that can be used to travel to sixty different countries around the world.

Sealand, or at least the sea platform that holds the country today was built during the Second World War by the British as an anti-air defensive fort against German fighters and bombers. After the war ended, the platform was never put to any use, nor destroyed. In the 1960s a group of enterprising DJs used the platform to set up an illegal radio station in order to get pop music to British listeners. As they were in a remote location, it was difficult for the British authorities to catch them. The problem is that it impacted the BBC which had control of the British radio industry at the time as there was no such thing as commercial radio.

One very interesting aspect is that there were a few such naval forts set up in World War 2 and this scheme with pirated radio stations seemed quite interesting. Well, it was interesting enough to make Paddy Roy Bates, leave his job as a businessman, and set up his own radio station which was used to broadcast music to Essex, England. His radio station was named Radio Essex and he set it up on the naval fort named Knock John, the one that he actually fought on in World War 2, that is how he knew of its existence.

Paddy Roy Bates had enough with the society he was living in, so he decided that he would take his whole family and create his own country on one of the Naval forts used in World War 2. He made this decision once the British government allowed commercial radio, which meant that he could run a legal business. Therefore on September the 2nd, 1967 he declared the naval fort Rought Towers (nickname of the naval fort) the Principality of Sealand.

As they developed the reputation of their country, they started issuing their own currency, stamps, and even passports. Only 300 passports have been issued so far over the years, only to people that the Principality of Sealand could trust.

Obviously, this new country caught the attention of many people, some of them wanted to do some harm and eventually start a small war. In 1978, the Sealand naval platform was set on fire and the family was taken as hostage by a German lawyer named Achenbach who pretended to be the Prime minister of Sealand. He hired some mercenaries and took over the country.

The event was important enough that the British and German governments got involved to defuse the whole situation. At some point, Roy Bates took over the naval platform and took Achenbach and his men as hostages. This made the German government send a diplomat to negotiate with Bates and free Achenbach. Even after Achenbach got back to Germany, he still endorsed that he was the Prime minister of Sealand.

However,Roy Bates considered that sending a diplomat to Sealand meant that Germany recognized Sealand as an actual country.International law says that artificial structures such as naval platforms cannot be considered islands. However, as the platform is settled in international waters, it is not in the possession of the British Government, therefore, from a legitimate point of view, we can consider this as a real country, even if most states dont.

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BOSTON (WWLP) The state commission reviewing Massachusetts seal and motto met Tuesday to discuss what the future of the flag looks like.

The Massachusetts state seal and motto is seen as controversial and in need of change by many Massachusetts residents, but the commission tasked in changing the seal and motto is running behind. The commission is made up of lawmakers, tribe members, representatives for the State Commission on Indian Affairs and other agencies.

The state seal and motto as it stands shows an image of an indigenous man standing under an arm wielding a sword with the Latin motto translated to By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty

During Tuesday meeting, the commission held two meetings, the first of its subcommittee on Public Consultation and then the History and Usages Subcommittee met. The deadline for the groups recommendation is December 31 of this year.

They asked for an extension, but the language for that is held up in the economic development bill, which is still in conference committee.

Our deadline is still December, just its not possible to launch a project of this magnitude in just a few months and actually get something respectable to the legislature in that time, said Jim Wallace, a member of the commission.

The group is hoping to do polling and hold open meetings to get the public involved in the future of the design and motto. If the group does not finish their work by their deadline, they are at least hoping to pass along recommendations to help in the future.

The economic development bill also included $100,000 worth of funding for the commission.

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If England mourns its Queen, it is also the case for the champagne house Mumm, which was very often on the banquet table of Elizabeth II.

The history between the royal family of England and the Champagne house Mumm is not new. In 1886, the British Crown recognized G.H. Mumm Champagne as the official supplier of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Albert-Eduard of Wales, the future Edward VII.

This recognition was granted by the Royal warrant, a warrant issued to companies supplying goods or services to a royal court or certain members of the royal family. This precious document, written by hand, bears an official seal and the signature of the Lord Steward at the head of the Royal Household. It was originally valid for ten years, but was later reduced to five years.

In the 1900s, many royal families from all over Europe, from Austria-Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, Prussia, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, were won over by the Mumm style. As the official supplier to the Royal Court of England, Mumm champagne was served at the coronation of Edward VII in 1902 and at the Derby Day banquet at Buckingham Palace in 1904. The House of Mumm displayed this recognition by creating a special label: G.H.Mumm et Co Champagne des Souverains on which the coats of arms of its customers appear.

But to celebrate the jubilee of its reign last June, the court committed an infidelity to Champagne Mumm by tasting, for the first time, an English sparkling wine made from pinot noir, meunier and chardonnay grown in Kent and West Sussex. The bottle was also labeled with the embroidery of the Queens dress.

Regarding the Champagne, it will be necessary, following the death of the Queen, to make some changes to the label on the bottles, as explained by Sebastien Lebon, ambassador at Mumm, to France 3: Initially, a new mention will be affixed to the mandate. It will no longer say Our Majesty The Queen, but rather The Late Queen and we will have a new commission in 2024 that will decide whether or not to continue to award us this warrant.

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Passionne depuis son plus jeune ge par lart et la mode, Hlne soriente vers une cole de stylisme, lAtelier Chardon-Savard Paris, avec une option Communication. Afin dajouter des cordes son arc, elle dcide de complter sa formation par un MBA en Management du Luxe et Marketing Exprientiel lInstitut Suprieur de Gestion Paris dont elle sort diplme en 2020. Elle a notamment crit des articles lifestyle et beaut pour le magazine Do it in Paris et se spcialise en rdaction darticles concernant le luxe, lart et la mode au sein du magazine Luxus Plus.**********[EN] Passionate about art and fashion from a young age, Hlne went to a fashion design school, Atelier Chardon-Savard in Paris, with a Communication option. In order to add more strings to her bow, she decided to complete her education with an MBA in Luxury Management and Experiential Marketing at the Institut Suprieur de Gestion in Paris from which she graduated in 2020. She has written lifestyle and beauty articles for Do it in Paris magazine and specializes in writing articles about luxury, art and fashion for Luxus Plus magazine.

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A seal continues to be spotted in a freshwater pond on the North Shore of Massachusetts.Retired WCVB photojournalist Stanley Forman captured video of the seal in Beverly's Shoe Pond, which is near the Cummings Center, on Friday and Saturday. According to Forman, the seal has been spotted in Shoe Pond for at least three days.It is not clear exactly how the seal made its way into the freshwater pond from the ocean.Beverly Animal Control officers said they have had discussions with members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the seal and decided to leave the seal in Shoe Pond for now so it does not become distressed.Wildlife officials believe that the seal will be able to return to the ocean on its own.

A seal continues to be spotted in a freshwater pond on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

Retired WCVB photojournalist Stanley Forman captured video of the seal in Beverly's Shoe Pond, which is near the Cummings Center, on Friday and Saturday. According to Forman, the seal has been spotted in Shoe Pond for at least three days.

It is not clear exactly how the seal made its way into the freshwater pond from the ocean.

Beverly Animal Control officers said they have had discussions with members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the seal and decided to leave the seal in Shoe Pond for now so it does not become distressed.

Wildlife officials believe that the seal will be able to return to the ocean on its own.

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Try to Lift the Seal is one of the objectives in Genshin Impacts For the Children of the Past world quest. This world quest is part of the Aranyaka series, specifically from Part III Nursery of Lost Dreams.

During this quest, the Traveler, Paimon, and Arama find themselves in an area filled with sand. Here, Arama says that Maranas Avatar is very, very deep underground and that a couple of seals must be broken to be able to face and defeat it.

However, locating the seals in a wide area might not be the easiest thing to do. Thats why we will be pointing out their locations in this guide, as well as how you can try to lift the seal.

To break the seals, you must hit them with Pyro Attacks. Note that these seals are stone pillars and that there are seven (7) of them. Below are their locations:

After talking to Arama, you should be able to find one seal a few meters behind him.

Another seal can be found on the left side of Arama.

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When you head to the Teleport Waypoint in the area, you should be able to find two (2) seals near it.

These four (4) seals are all that you can find in the current sandy area. The three (3) remaining ones are only accessible after you go near the Claustroflora and play the Rhythm of the Beastly Trail using the Vintage Lyre. Doing so will break the wall behind the flower. Behind the wall, you will immediately find the fifth seal.

Deeper into the cave, you should find the sixth seal and an inactivated Dendrogranum. Activate the Dendrogranum by playing Rhythm of the Sprout on your Vintage Lyre. Doing so will allow you to summon a healthy Dendrogranum.

With the healthy Dendrogranum, shoot the Dendro Rings around with Charged Attacks. This will remove the vines that block the path to the next area where you will find the seventh and last seal.

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In the last area, you will find another Claustroflora. You can play your Vintage Lyre near it to break the wall and easily go back to Arama.

Thats all you need to do to complete the Try to Lift the Seal quest objective in Genshin Impacts For the Children of the Past world quest. We hope you were able to lift the seal and had fun!

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THE example set by Queen Elizabeth II will shape the future, hopes the Bishop of St Asaph, in a letter sent out to churches across north-east and mid-Wales.

The Rt Revd Gregory Cameron described Her Majesty as perhaps the most influential leader of modern timeswhose unstinting service, and quiet compassion. means that she will forever have made her mark on British history.

The letter, in Welsh and English, is available to read online.

In a short film to accompany the pastoral letter, Bishop Gregory added that Queen Elizabeth was a woman of tremendous faith who believed that she found the grace and strength to be able to do the work that she did through God.

On Sunday (September 18), Bishop Gregory will join with civic leaders from across north-east and mid-Wales in a service of commemoration for Queen Elizabeth II at St Asaph Cathedral.

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The bishop, who will give the address, will be joined by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Clwyd, representatives from the House of Lords, members of parliament and the Senedd, council leaders, and members of the Royal British Legion.

A special edition of the gospel of St John, celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II, will be given, as a keepsake, to everyone attending the service.

Editions of the Faithful Servant Gospels are being made available by the Pocket Gospel League.

Also in Bishop Gregorys pastoral letter, he looks ahead to the reign of His Majesty, King Charles III, whom he has met on several occasions.

He draws a parallel between the new Kings description of the new Prince and Princess of Wales and the example of Jesus.

He said: When King Charles addressed the nation the other evening, he also said something significant about the work of the new Prince and Princess of Wales.

He spoke of them helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.

It was our Lord who always, in his ministry, brought people from the edges into the centre of society.

He reached out to others whom society had rejected, and asserted the importance and value of every single individual.

If our Royal Family, and our politicians, can live by this principle, then there is hope for the future.

Today (September 16), Bishop Gregory will travel briefly to London to represent the Church in Wales at an audience with the King at Buckingham Palace, alongside other UK faith leaders.

Churches across the diocese are open for prayer, to light a candle and many have opened books of condolence.

Services of commemoration are taking place in churches and all are warmly welcome to attend.

Among those taking place are:

Saturday, September 17

11am St Margarets Church, Bodelwyddan (The Marble Church): Memorial Service for Her Majesty the Queen

Sunday, September 18

11am St Marks Church, Connahs Quay: A civic service of commemoration

11am St Marys Church, Mold: A Service of Commemoration

11.30am St Bartholomews Church, Sealand: A Service of Holy Communion remembering the late Queen.

3.30pm St Asaph Catheral with Bishop Gregory and civic representatives from across north-east and mid Wales.

6pm St Marys Church, Chirk: A service of commemoration

6.30pm St Giles Church, Wrexham: A Memorial Service for the Queen. The Mayor of Wrexham and civic leaders will be present.

The Diocese of St Asaph is one of the six dioceses of the Church in Wales, an autonomous province of the worldwide Anglican Church.

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Frozen Planet II continued with its stunning and at some points distressing content on Sunday, after making a welcome return to screens last weekend.

The Sir David Attenborough-narrated series brought viewers on a journey to the North Pole this episode and countries including Norway and Russia as it took in polar bears making friends, orcas hunting other whales, majestic narwhals and one very sweet seal pup.

Following last weeks bizarre walrus mating ritual, the programme homed in on the story of a mother seal looking after her new baby, who was of course all types of white, fluffy and adorable.

Viewers were lulled with gorgeous footage of the parent and baby bonding as the mother fed her baby and taught him how to swim.

A particularly important lesson for the newborn harp seal pup, as Sir David revealed they were vulnerable to pneumonia while developing the thick layer of insulating fat needed to brave the freezing temperatures.

He also revealed the quite stunning fact that female seals only produce milk for 12 days, the shortest-known nursing period in mammals, and one that sees them lose a third of their body weight as they help pups put on the necessary fat.

However, Frozen Planet II fans were not ready for what would come next as renowned conservationist and broadcaster Sir David explained: After producing milk for 12 days, she has lost a third of her body weight.

Now she must return to her feeding grounds. She will never see her pup again.

If that wasnt the killer blow, more followed as it transpired that seal pups spend the next four weeks alone on the packed ice, hoping to survive before they are ready to go hunting in the water on their own.

Anyone else bawling at the harp seal? asked one viewer, while another lamented: The baby seal and its [sic] mother have just broken my heart.

One particularly shaken fan commented: No human has ever hurt me as bad as that seal and pup did.

Viewers were also noticing Frozen Planet IIs stunning music as one wrote: Oh nooooo, little pup is on his own! Poor little pup. (Btw the emotional manipulation music as his mother slipped from view was Bambi-worthy)

The seal pups sniffles and wails he made were also testing resolve, but it was just another lesson in the (often) brutal circle of life especially as the final few moments of the show gave insight into the filming process for the seals and revealed a storm was closing in on the seal pup after his mother left.

Frozen Planet II returns next Sunday at 8pm on BBC One.

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