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According to the RSPCA, there are only two species of rats living in the UK - brown rats and black rats.

Nicola Walker, from the RSPCA, said the charity had seen "the perfect storm" created by both the rise in the cost of living and the coronavirus pandemic.

However, Peanut should be ready for her forever home later this week and will be advertised as such by the RSPCA's Block Fen centre.

Animal Rising released footage from facilities as part of its investigation into the RSPCA's "Assured Scheme" which certifies farms, food producers and food retailers that meet its specific animal welfare standards.

Speaking to Radio 4's PM programme, Packham said he had "sadly and after much contemplation... resigned from the RSPCA".