WHEN rangers at Worcester's Gheluvelt Park sited the first of several larger-than-life oak bunnies last month, little did they know they would spark off a spate of interest in the carved creatures.

Press reports about the unveiling of the first rustic rabbit prompted several calls from local folk keen to buy one of the features themselves.

"Despite the response, we haven't yet made a decision about whether they are for sale or not," said Worcester City Council ranger, Richard Clarke.

During the next few months, a whole menagerie of giant carved wooden hares, badgers, rabbits, foxes and squirrels are due to spring up at various locations in the city.

The idea to make the huge woodland creatures followed a significant tree-felling programme in Warndon Woods during the autumn.

These unique creations were designed by ranger Trevor Smith, who is also a noted wildlife artist.