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Taking advantage of the warmer weather, a bunch of cows have been heading to an Anglesey beach for sun, sand and seaweed. In recent weeks, the cattle have become regular visitors to Porth y Garan near Trearddur Bay on Holy Island. The animals, apparently native Welsh Blacks, have taken a shine to the small inlet which, at low tide, divides into smaller coves.
It's not known who owns the cattle but they may have wandered to the beach via the Anglesey Coastal Path, which runs behind the beach. Porth y Garan, backed by a caravan park, is privately owned but is used regularly by beachgoers, drawn by its shingle, small patches of sand and idyllic setting. Local cattle, it seems, also enjoy a day out at the seaside when low tides expose lots of salty treats.
"They scoff the seaweed and paddle for hours," reported one local. READ MORE: Jason Manford raves about North Wales beach with one gripe READ MORE: Visitors left aghast as much-loved landmark disappears from North Wales resort Seaweed is causing much excitement in climate circles as it's believed to cut methane emissions, a damaging greenhouse gas. Feed additives have been developed amid claims that bromoform from red seaweed can slash methane emissions by up to 90%.
Recent studies in Australia suggest the effect is less potent. But humble marine algae – "nature's little kelpe.
