Sussex's "mystic meerkats" predict England vs Denmark Euro 2020 clash
The animals at Drusillas Park have correctly predicted England's last two games in the Euro 2020 championships
Will East Sussex's mob of meerkat mediums make it a hat-trick for their Euro 2020 predictions?
The animals, from Drusillas Park in Alfriston, have been on a winning streak, having previously predicted England’s wins against Germany and Ukraine in the knockout stages of the tournament.
They've now forecast a third victory for the Three Lions Squad ahead of tonight's Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Denmark.
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The park’s meerkats- Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica, Chandler, Tamu, Tyson and new pups Kane and Sterling- had a little kick around with a football to settle their nerves before the big prediction.
So how do they see into the future?
To get their psychic powers flowing, keepers brought footballs, flags and buckets to the mystic mob's enclosure.
The buckets were then placed in the sand with the countries' respective flags on the front. The whistle was blown and most of the meerkats were feeling confident and headed straight for the England bucket.
There was no sitting on the sidelines. The meerkats hit their stride far faster than in previous predictions. In fact, Tyson really made his feelings known, pulled down the England bucket and got right in!
Once again, it's Hakuna Matata for Gareth Southgate's side - meaning it's no worries for the home team at Wembley Stadium this evening.
Although it might seem an unusual skill for meerkats, the activity is part of the zoo’s enrichment programme, which makes sure all the animals enjoy a diverse diet in imaginative and unusual ways.
Head Keeper Gemma Romanis said:
“We’re all very excited to see what England can do against Denmark and all of our keepers are getting behind the team and hoping they can make the final!
"The meerkat group seem to enjoy their newfound fame and mealworm snacks. They get excited before we even set up the football-themed enrichment activity for them. All the animals at the park benefit from physical and mental stimulation and this is perfect for them!
“We’re convinced the group are on a roll with their psychic predictions and it’ll be a win for England at Wembley on Wednesday and we’ll be in the final!”