Queen Elizabeth Swan

• Science Meets Ceremony in UK's Royal Swan Count

  The white, long-necked swan gliding along the River Thames looks serene, but his life is full of danger. If the sharp-toothed mink don't get him or his brood, then floods, fish hooks or hooligans with air rifles might.

• UK Queen's swan found barbecued on British riverbank, cops investigate

  British police were investigating the killing and apparent barbecueing of one of Queen Elizabeth II's swans today.