MORE than 200 animals belonging to a ‘critically-endangered species’ have been released along a river in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In a bid to improve their habitat, over 200 captive-bred water voles have been released along the River Thaw in the Vale of Glamorgan this weekend.

A spokesperson for the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: “The critically endangered species are at risk of extinction, so our Restore the Thaw project has been working with partners to improve their habitat after a 90% decline in 30 years.”