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These animal puppets are walking 20,000km from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

They set off on the 9th April and form part of a public artwork, 'The Herds'.

It was designed by The Walk Productions and it aims to draw attention to the climate crisis.

It's a warning of what could happen in the future, when wild animals are forced to escape their homelands.

As the organiser David Lan explains, the number of animals increases along the way.

Before arriving in London, the puppets and puppeteers travelled through Spain and France.

This route is also taken by many humans who are forced to leave their homes.

The project's original goal was to use biodegradable materials.

However, cardboard alone wasn't practical enough, so the animals' joints are made of rubber.

Before long, the artwork will reach Norway, where it will experience the traditions of the Sami people.

This is a group who are also affected by the climate crisis.

In August, the animals will end their long walk in the Arctic Circle.

The artistic director calls The Herds "an urgent artistic response to the climate crisis."

The project invites people around the world to fight for change.

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