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Meet Captain Quack: Twickenham’s very own nature watcher

For the past two decades, Captain Quack has borne witness to the ebb and flow of life along the majestic

Seals evolved their swimming style in multiple ways, says expert

The secret to seals’ unusual swimming style has been modelled using computer simulations of beached animals.

Freddie the Seal medic set to launch campaign to protect Thames wildlife following dog attack

A medic who cared for the seal attacked by a dog along the banks of the Thames last month is

Freddie Mercury the south west London seal dies after dog attack

A popular south west London seal named after Freddie Mercury has died after an attack by a dog near Hammersmith

Seal rescued at Teddington Lock after fishing hook gets stuck in lip

A seal named after Freddie Mercury was rescued at Teddington Lock at the weekend, after a fishing hook got stuck

Seal sightings in Richmond and Twickenham suggest local celeb seal is back

Footage of seal sightings in Richmond and Twickenham emerged online over the weekend, with residents wondering if the beloved ‘Twickerseal’

What’s On in South West London: 2 November – 8 November

Summary: SWLondoner provides your weekly round-up of what South West London has to offer. Image: As the cold sets in,

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