Meerkats are once again at the centre of attention with their uncanny knack for predicting football results.
Drusillas Park’s resident meerkats, known as the ‘Mystic Meerkats’, have successfully foretold the outcome of England's last two matches during the ongoing tournament and are now backing England to beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The predictions involve the meerkats choosing between two buckets of peas and sweetcorn, each marked with a team’s flag.
The bucket that attracts the most meerkats is taken as their winner.
So far, they’ve chosen correctly in England's last two matches.
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Nicole Dew, a zookeeper at Drusillas Park, said: "The meerkats have been on the money so far.
"They correctly predicted both of England's wins, even seeming to forecast the early threat from DR Congo before England took control, and they also suggested the Mexico match would be tougher because of the altitude, weather and difficult conditions. England came through exactly as they predicted."
Ms Dew said the meerkats had once again piled into England’s bucket, knocking it over in their enthusiasm.
She said: "So, we could be in for a dramatic match."
England’s quarter-final clash against Norway is scheduled for Saturday at 10pm, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
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