Experts Stunned By Swan 'Divorce' At Slimbridge Wetland

First Posted: 03/28/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:20 PM ET

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BBC News :

Experts have told of their surprise after witnessing a rare "divorce" between a pair of swans at a Gloucestershire wildfowl sanctuary.

The Bewick's swans have returned to winter at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust centre at Slimbridge - but both have brought new partners.

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