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"Like the cash cow had come out": Commuters puzzled by money bundles on motorway

Motorists in Perth have been left puzzled after bundles of cash were spotted flying across a motorway. On Monday evening, several members of the public called Western Australia police after up to $40,000 in cold hard cash was seen flying across the Mitchell Fwy in Connolly, in the city’s northern suburbs. According to Commissioner Col Blanch, honest civilians bundled up some of the mysterious money and “came forward with large wads of cash”. “We believe that up to $40,000 has been recovered,” he said. Police believe that the money came from an alleged drug deal gone wrong, but the incident is still under investigation. "It looks like it was a total fiasco by the person involved and probably not one of our smartest (alleged) offenders," Mr Blanch said. "It's like the cash cow had come out, and there was cash flying everywhere." "There's no more money on the freeway … let's not go there." After police attended the scene, they arrested a man close by who had another $8,000 in his possession, along with 51g of cocaine. Despite some people stopping to retrieve the money to hand over to police, the free money prompted some motorists to stop their cars to retrieve a share for themselves. Talk on social media suggested one commuter even pocketed about $10,000. Image credits: WA Police

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“You won’t believe it”: An a-moo-sing new addition for one Victorian farm

Megan and Barry Coster, two dairy farmers from Victoria’s West Gippsland region, were given the smiling surprise of a lifetime during their latest round of calving. “My husband was collecting calves to bring in for the day,” Megan told ABC’s rural reporter Annie Brown. “And I think I was off with the kids at sport, and I just got this text message of this calf, and he’s [Barry] like ‘you won’t believe it’. “Originally when he got the calf up he didn’t notice, and then he turned around and looked on the other side, and couldn’t believe it.” The calf, affectionately named ‘Happy’ by the family, had been born with an award-winning grin - just not where one would expect. On his side was a very unique marking - two eyes, a nose, and a big smile. When asked how old Happy was, Megan explained that he had only been born three or four days prior to the discovery, and went on to add that they had a lot of calving going on, so it was a busy time for them, and likely why they hadn’t immediately noticed what made Happy so special. “We’ve seen some number sevens, or love hearts on the head, and a few strange markings but we’ve never seen anything that resembles a smiley face before … we’ve had thousands over the years, and we’ve never had anything like it,” Megan said. “I couldn’t believe it,” she went on, before admitting she’d checked to ensure none of their staff had added any of the lines to the young cow. “And then I was pretty quickly sharing it with some of my friends - none of them could believe it either.” Megan went on to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1591950161115622/permalink/3523334507977168/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">post to Facebook</a>, sharing a photo of their spectacular latest addition with the caption “the funniest marking we’ve had for a while”, to the delight of fellow dairy fans around the world. “They look fake! How awesome,” wrote one individual, who seemed to share Megan’s initial disbelief, “best marking I’ve seen.” “I guess that's his good side,” joked another. “Love it. That's got to be a keeper as a pet,” said one, unaware that the family had every intention of keeping Happy on a pet - though he might also have to pull his weight as a lawn mower. “One very happy calf,” came one declaration. One person hit the nail on the head when they said “this one will always put a smile on your face every time u c [you see] it.” Although not everyone was quite so onboard with the lovefest, with one woman admitting that she found it to be “a little bit clown-creepy”. Images: Facebook

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Linda Reynolds faces defamation lawsuit for “lying cow” comment

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins have revealed they’ve served letters threatening to sue Linda Reynolds for defamation after she called Higgins a “lying cow.” The Defence Minister reportedly made the slur against Higgins on February 15 after she alleged that she was sexually assaulted in the minister’s office in March 2019. Higgins’ lawyers reportedly intend to sue Reynolds for “hurt and distress” caused by “malicious remarks”, unless the minister goes forward with a full public apology. Lawyers for Higgins accuse the Senator of making a “demeaning and belittling” statement that was “highly defamatory”. “The cavalier manner in which those words were spoken make it plain that they were not spoken privately or in confidence,” the letter has stated. “You are also aware that this distasteful character assassination of our client has been republished widely, causing her immense hurt and distress. “Our client is appalled that an apology has not been extended to her.” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that Reynolds “deeply regretted” making the remarks. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLnVhHNpon2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLnVhHNpon2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by mUMPIRE (@mumpire_au)</a> </div> </blockquote> He said she had let the comment pass I her private office to staff members after “a stressful week”. “That doesn’t excuse it, not for a second,” he said. “And she made the appropriate apologies to her staff and rectified that.” Morrison said the comment came after articles stated that Higgins didn’t feel supported by the government following her alleged rape. “She was not making those comments, as she said to me this morning, in relation to the allegation of sexual assault,” he said. “Her comments, she said to me, related to the further commentary about levels of support provided and her frustrations about how she felt that they were doing everything they believed in their power to provide support. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CImyxy_De3Y/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CImyxy_De3Y/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Senator Linda Reynolds (@lindakreynolds1)</a> </div> </blockquote> “Clearly, over a period of time, there was a very different view about that.” Senator Jacqui Lambie said on Thursday that Reynolds’ career was “done.” “She will have to come out and she’ll either have to defend herself or say whether or not she made those comments,” Lambie said to Sky News. “If she did, she’ll have to resign at the same time. “I think Reynolds is gone. “If she’s not coming out and denying that and now she’s trying to smooth it over … her career is done.” If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

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Cow pokes head out of truck and narrowly misses road signs

A passenger has captured incredible footage of a cow poking its head out of a cattle truck while travelling on a Melbourne highway. The video, which was uploaded to Facebook, captured the truck travelling along the Tullamarine Freeway. The cow can be seen looking around with its front legs sticking out of the truck. The cow’s head narrowly misses road signs on the highway. <iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h2qcQhjLLdo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> "What the hell is that," the person in the video said. "It's a cow!" the other said. "It's going to hit the top of the thing." It is believed the people filming the video made the cattle truck driver aware of the situation. It remains unclear how the cow manoeuvred itself into that position. Thankfully it did not suffer any injuries. <a href="https://oversixty.disconline.com.au/car/new_quote.jsp?hSty=EXOS&cgpCde=00272&hCenCde=10737&LinkId=12071&utm_source=over60&utm_campaign=insurance&utm_medium=in-article-banner-car-1&utm_content=car-insurance" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.oversixty.com.au/images/EditorialAddon/201706_CarInsurance_EditorialAddon_468x60_1.gif" alt="Over60 Car Insurance - Get a quote!"/></a>

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Horse adopts orphaned calf in Queensland

It’s not every day you see a horse feeding a baby cow, but that’s the reality for two unlikely friends on a Queensland farm. After a newborn calf became separated from its mother on Tuesday, it sought nourishment elsewhere – a childless mare named Moonshine. Despite the horse not lactating, the two formed an incredible bond, with cattle grazier Gerda Glasson explaining Moonshine had essentially become the calf’s adoptive mother. “Yes, she still thinks the calf is hers,” she said. “She has not started lactating so we are bottle feeding it but Moonshine is keeping a close eye on things. The calf is starting to realise though that the humans have the food and not his adoptive mum.” Speaking to the <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-19/orphaned-calf-finds-unlikely-foster-mum-in-old-mare/8454772" target="_blank">ABC</a>, Glasson said the behaviour is something she’s “never seen before”. Witness their close relationship for yourself in the video above and tell us in the comments below, has your pet ever “adopted” another animal? Credit: Gerda Glasson via Storyful.

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Man who sheltered cyclone Debbie victims wins Cash Cow jackpot

John Wade won $90,000 in Sunrise’s Cash Cow giveaway after entering the competition every day for four years. Described as a worthy winner and good Samaritan, John opened his homes to victims of cyclone Debbie. The retired teacher from Kingscliff, New South Wales, rushed to answer the phone call on Tuesday morning despite a dodgy knee as he knew it would be a profitable call. John said to Sunrise hours after being announced as the winner, “It's still very hard to believe actually, but it's fantastic.” Despite John’s excitement over the winnings he explained the condition his extended family were in due to the aftermath of cyclone Debbie. “My brother and sister-in-law are down at Tindarra which really copped it a lot,” John said. “And my sister-in-law's mother actually lost the house - it will really need to almost be rebuilt.” The win has been a long time coming for John after he entered the draw every day for four years and would not leave the house until a winner had been drawn in the morning. “These things don't happen to us,” his wife Colleen said after admitting she would stop teasing John about being obsessed with the competition. After winning the money, the couple have decided that Colleen will now join her husband in retirement. Image credit: Sunrise

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Shelter dogs become best friends with adopted miniature cow

There’s nothing sweeter than an <a href="/news/news/2017/03/cat-helps-injured-dog/" target="_blank">unexpected friendship</a>, and this one has to be up there with the most adorable. When Janice Wolf, founder of the Rocky Ridge Refuge animal shelter in Arkansas, adopted a miniature cow named Moonpie, she had no idea how quickly the shelter’s dogs would fall for the tiny cow. Two dogs in particular, bull terriers Baby Cadbury and Spackle, who is deaf, took to Moonpie faster than Wolf could have hoped for. “[They] claimed Moonpie right off and are never far from her side,” Wolf told <a href="http://www.today.com/pets/rescued-mini-cow-living-paradise-her-best-friends-dogs-t109869" target="_blank">TODAY</a>. “They won't let the others have too much time with her! The others sneak in kisses.” The unlikely trio of furry friends have won themselves thousands of fans since Wolf began sharing photos of them together on the shelter’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockyridgerefuge/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. One clever commenter proposed the four-legged pals were “brudders from anudder mudder.” It’s not the first time the shelter has played host to some adorable interspecies friendships, with chickens and capybaras, tortoises and puppies, emus and donkeys all proving friends can be found in the unlikeliest of places. See the animals’ enviously harmonious lives in the gallery above and tell us in the comments, what’s the most unlikely friendship you’ve ever encountered? Image credit: Rocky Ridge Refuge/Facebook.

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Frightened calf reunites with its mother

In Ohio, Tera Woodruff and a friend spotted a cow acting strange in a field. After seeing the cow closer they realised it was a newborn calf who was frightened and injured. The pair took care of the calf for a while and then reunited the calf, King Louise, with his mother. <iframe width="600" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mkHpOWZXjJY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> In the video, once the mother set her eyes on her calf her whole demeanour changed. After the girls step away, the cow moved next to its calf and they shared in a beautiful reunion.

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Cows casually stroll through women’s front yard

A woman from Dundee City in Scotland has woken to the unusual sigh of a herd of cows casually strolling through her front lawn. Now we’ve seen everything! Gemma Reid told <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk" target="_blank">The Courier</a>, "Barely a day goes by without seeing cows trampling past the front door...It has certainly been a talking point round here. At first it was mildly amusing but it is getting faintly ridiculous now." The herd serves as Reid’s regular wakeup call, walking past her home at 6:30am every day. Now that’s a test of whether or not you’re a morning person. Quite frankly, with neighbours like this we’d be keen to moo-ve. Have you ever had an odd encounter with an animal? Let us know in the comments. Video credit: Facebook / Gemma Reid Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/06/15-incredible-photos-of-baby-animals-in-the-womb/">15 incredible photos of baby animals in the womb</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/06/pony-donkey-and-cow-found-in-humpty-doo-hotel/">A pony, a donkey and a cow walked into a pub</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/07/cow-save-seal/">Cows save stranded seal pup</a>

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Can you spot the dog in the herd of cows?

The latest brain-teaser from Hungarian cartoonist Gergely Dudas is quite the head scratcher! Your challenge? Find the singular dog in this herd of cows. The team from <a href="http://www.tama.co.il/" target="_blank">Tama</a> partnered with the artist to create the puzzle, and they suggest finding the canine by looking at the horns of the cows. If you still can’t find it, scroll to the next photo in the gallery above for the answer. Do you enjoy brain teasers? They’re a great way to keep your mind healthy and active. Let us know how you employ these tactics in the comments below. Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/12/life-lessons-from-grandparents/">Top 10 life lessons kids learn from grandparents</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/best-advice-ever-received-video/">People aged 5 to 105 reveal the best advice they’ve ever received</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/tips-for-a-happier-family/">3 simple tips for a happier family</a>

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A pony, a donkey and a cow walked into a pub

A ragtag group of barnyard animals have headed to an iconic Australian pub to celebrate their newfound freedom after escaping from their paddock on Monday night. The owner of Humpty Doo Hotel, situated 40km north of Darwin in the Northern Territory, woke to find three unusual patrons at her establishment: a pony, cow and donkey. Owner Mary Walshe, who lives next door to the pub, phoned NT police at 2.45am to alert them of the trespassers, fearing for the animals’ safety. "I had to convince them that I wasn't on any sort of substances that might be causing this story,” she said. <img width="500" height="278" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/23354/poney2_500x278.jpg" alt="Poney2" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Officers came to the aid of Ms Walshe, helped her corral the animals into her backyard using a bag of bread. After assessing the situation, police also identified the ringleader of the trio, blaming the escape squarely on the pony. "The little stallion [was] definitely the leader of the pack and had the other two following." After a public appeal for information, Ms Walshe confirmed the owners of the animals had collected the animals and they’ve since returned to their paddock. The trio had walked about a kilometre from their home before they decided to stop at the pub for a drink. What's the strangest things you've ever seen in a pub? Share your experience with us in the comments below. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/03/polar-bear-saves-her-cub-from-drowning/">Polar bear saves her cub from drowning</a> <a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/05/yeti-abominable-snowman-video-spain/">Is this creature in the snow a Yeti?</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/04/this-baby-wombat-needs-a-professional-cuddler/">This baby wombat needs a professional cuddler</a>

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Baby elephant dances to get cow’s attention

Navann might be the youngest elephant in this nature park, but when it comes to entertaining the cows in the neighbouring field he’s certainly not bashful. And, as you can see in the video above, he pulls out all the stops! Navann lives at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and he loves nothing more than trying to communicate with the cows in the field next to him. Navann does everything he can think of to try and get their attention. At one point it looks as though he’s pulling off some bizarre elephant dancing moves. That being said, the cows aren’t having any of it. In fact, they look a little less than impressed. Oh well, at least Navann looks like he’s having fun. Isn’t Naveen the cutest elephant? We love baby elephants, what’s your favourite type of animal and have you ever seen it in real life? Share your story in the comments. Video credit: YouTube / elephantnews Related links: <a href="/travel/international-travel/2016/03/where-to-see-elephants-in-the-wild/">Where to see elephants in the wild</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/06/elephant-calf-rescued-from-drain-in-sri-lanka-video/">Elephant calf rescued from drain in heart-stopping video</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/05/elephant-lulled-to-sleep-by-caretakers-gentle-song/">Elephant lulled to sleep by caretaker’s gentle song</a>

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Cows save stranded seal pup

When Ian Ellis was birdwatching at Frampton Marsh nature reserve in Lincolnshire UK, he noticed a strange sight: a herd of cows crowding around an unidentified creature. But that wasn’t the end of it. When he took a closer through his telescope, he was startled to see a seal pup peer back at him from a mud puddle. <img width="372" height="248" src="http://img.huffingtonpost.com//asset/scalefit_630_noupscale/55b112951500007600174084.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> It is believed the tiny pup, who is only a five days old, swam into the marsh when the nearby North Sea was at high tide but became trapped when the tide receded. Ellis searched for the pup’s mother but to no avail. He called Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary, who helped Ellis move the pup to Natureland for rehabilitation “Once we got the pup back to Natureland, she went straight into the Seal Hospital to begin treatment,” Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary wrote on their Facebook. “Her main problem is that at only five days old, she was orphaned and therefore had not fed for a while, she had lost quite a lot of weight and was dehydrated.” <img width="428" height="321" src="http://img.huffingtonpost.com//asset/scalefit_630_noupscale/55b1112b1500002d0017407b.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> The adorable animal was named Celebration and is enjoying all the herring she can eat. The Sanctuary says they will release the seal back into the wild once she reaches 30 kilograms and can feed in water on her own. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2015/07/prostate-cancer-surgery-radiation/">Prostate cancer patients not given choice between surgery and radiation?</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/07/ikea-recall-toddler-deaths/">Ikea furniture warning following the death of two toddlers</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/07/photo-saves-dogs-from-euthanasia/">This picture of shelter dogs hugging saved them from death </a>

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Meet the world’s tallest cow

In breaking bovine news, there has recently been crowned a new World’s Tallest Cow. Blosom, the cow in question, hailed from Orangeville, Illinois and measured in at a staggering 190cm tall, surpassing the last winner from the early 1900’, who stood at 188cm. Her owner, Patty Meads-Hanson, claims that 13 year old Blosom was even taller in her youth, but shrunk with age. Unfortunately, since the measuring Blosom has passed away as a result of an unhealable leg injury. Still, the gigantic bovine will be honoured in the 2016 Guinness Book of World Records. According to Meads-Hanson, Blosom was not at all jaded by the attention her impressive size garnered her: "The funny thing about Blosom was how unaffected she was by all the attention that seemed to surround her. As long as she had her oats, and daily chin rubs and ear scratches, life was good.” Related links: <a href="/news/news/2015/07/la-stray-working-cats/">LA’s stray cats are becoming the solution to the city’s rat problems</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/07/goat-and-kangaroo-best-friends/">This goat likes to hang out with his best mate – a kangaroo</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/07/photographer-redefining-beauty-standards/">Meet the photographer whose images are redefining beauty standards</a>

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Eeny, Meeny, Miny and Moo! A mother cow gives birth to 4 calves - defying odds of 1 in 11 million

Eeny, Meeny, Miny and Moo – these are the cute names that were bestowed to the offspring of a cow in the United States who has defied odds of one in 11 million by giving birth to four calves.Local veterinarian Mike Baird called the multiple births “extremely rare”, saying the odds of so many live births from one cow are one in 11.2 million. “We knew she was pregnant, but we didn’t know she was going to do this,” said Jimmy Barling, whose wife owns the couple’s 20 or so cattle.“This was a shock. This blew our minds.”Barling’s wife, Dora Rumsey-Barling, owns the animals near the Arkansas and Oklahoma border in the southern US. Her granddaughter named the four black calves.The couple watched the birth of the fourth calf after going to check on her when they saw buzzards circling above a field.Because the mother cow is unable to nurse all four calves, the couple are relying on neighbours to help.Moo has stayed with her mother, while Eeny, Meeny and Miny are with two different caretakers.Meeny is the smallest of the calves, weighing in at about 11.3kg. A typical healthy birth weight for a calf is 34kg.Related links:<a href="/news/news/2015/03/elephant-gets-prosthetic-leg/" target="_blank">Watch the moment when this elephant gets a prosthetic leg</a> <a href="/news/news/2015/02/dogs-motivating-kids-to-read/" target="_blank">Meet the therapy dogs helping children learn to read</a><a href="/news/news/2015/03/crocodile-steals-fish/" target="_blank">Watch this mammoth crocodile steal a fish right off a fisherman’s line</a>

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"Like the cash cow had come out": Commuters puzzled by money bundles on motorway

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Linda Reynolds faces defamation lawsuit for “lying cow” comment