A matchmaking mission has turned into a moment of national fame for a young emu.

Baby Neil, who lives at The Meadows Wildlife Park in Caerphilly, caught the eye of millions after appearing on ITV’s This Morning.

The story began on Thursday, November 13, when the show featured Rhi, an emu owner searching for a husband for her bird EJ.

Katherine Watkins, owner of The Meadows Wildlife Park, was watching the segment and immediately........

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