Snakes, frogs and starfish are amongst the countless animals going through Heathrow Airport every year.
Approximately 19,000 dogs and cats, 400 horses, 2,000 birds, 28 million fish, 50 zoo animals and 150,000 reptiles are imported through the country’s greatest airport.
They are gathered from the airplane and brought for examination at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC).
The animals are offered short-term accommodation while documents and deliveries are examined prior to they can reunited with owners.
Springer spaniels, a German shepherd, a pug and a corgi were amongst the types of dog at the centre on Thursday.
There was likewise an adult white tree frog, a boa constrictor, a royal python, a clownfish, a starfish and a neon marine fish.
The center, owned and run by the City of London Corporation, can receive and hold any animal types.
It deals with airline companies to guarantee animals are well taken care of and fulfill the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme, which permits them to take a trip quickly without going through quarantine.
