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Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office

Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
BBC Science Tuesday 04 August 2026, 14:03 UTC 1 min read
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Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.

Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.
Eilish Rothney (PERSON)
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