DO NOT DEFILE MY TEMPLE!

The BBC have reported a loyal follower of the hindu god Hanuman has been defending his temple. The local infidels had been planing in destroying the temple just to widen some poxy road. We salute this faithful agent of Hanuman.

Sound the a-llama, the alpacas are on patrol

From The Times:

Two South American alpacas have been drafted in to guard a flock of chickens from foxes. The llama-like animals were bought by Angel Thorneycroft for her suburban garden in Dorset because foxes are no longer scared off by her Alsatian. "I spotted something in a magazine about alpacas being good for protecting chickens," she said. "They hiss and spit and give a good kick if they feel threatened. I’ve not seen a fox come into my garden since I’ve had them. In the last year I’ve lost 30 chickens, but Holly and Maurice are doing a wonderful job – and they mow my back garden."

World first: dog appears in court - as a witness

A French canine named 'Scooby Doo' has taken after his cartoon namesake by fighting crime. Scooby appeared in the witness box during a court hearing in Nanterre, France, and was able to identify a suspect by barking furiously.

The court was convened in order to see whether a suicide verdict arrived at by police investigating the death of Scooby's owner can be overturned. The owner's family are calling for a full murder inquiry and are hoping that the crime-fighting efforts of Scooby Doo will bring them justice.

The judge in the case complimented Scooby for his "exemplary behaviour and invaluable assistance", while others were left wondering if the French legal system has gone to the dogs.

A source told Animal News: "These French judges are barking mad."

Animal News was not able to confirm whether any other members of Mystery, Inc. will be assisting Scooby in this case.