Our very unique set of animals just got a bit more special, with 750 new species being recognised in Australia. They include a laughing frog and a marine worm named after David Attenborough. It’s just a shame we can’t claim the snot otter as our own…

Looking for a new way to get in shape? May we suggest stone lifting as a new get-fit hobby… Scottish mum Gemma Doherty is a big fan and reckons it makes you feel like you can do anything.

And speaking of new hobbies, the Mud Bowl is celebrating its 50th anniversary which sees amateurs slug their way through knee-deep mud to play a very messy version of American Football. And we thought that game was bogged down enough already…