The Herds: How the giant animal puppets are made

A parade of life-size wooden and cardboard animal puppets called The Herds is in the UK at the moment as part of an international tour.

The animals which include elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and lions are made from recyclable cardboard and plywood and are part of a project aiming to highlight the dangers of climate change.

The Herds began its journey on 9 April in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and then travelled north, through Africa and Europe before reaching the UK.

As the show travels, the animals have been growing in number and species, as more are made by local teams.

They are built using mainly biodegradable and organic materials to make them more sustainable.

The collective behind it also likes to work with local artists, dancers and climate activists on the way.

The Herds were in London at the end of June

The Herds is made by the same team which produced Little Amal, a giant puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian girl that travelled around the UK and internationally.

After leaving the UK, the animals will travel through Scandinavia to the Arctic Circle.

More animals are added to the group as they make their journey