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It’s bad news for the Easter bunny, I’m afraid, but if we’re all going to be more sustainable in the future, then we’ll have to start believing in the Easter tortoise.

A new study by money.co.uk has revealed the most and least eco-friendly pets – and bunny rabbits have trailed in at seventh place, behind tortoises at number one, followed by mice, hamsters, spiders, budgies and guinea pigs. Which sounds like something from my nightmares.

But whether you consider some of them pests or pets, the fact is cats and dogs and cute bunnies are the worst offenders when it comes to damaging the environment. And we may all need to swap our furry friends for something a little less cuddly if we want to help combat climate change.

In future, families might decide to own a spider as their companion of choice rather than cat or dog, although I’m moving out if anyone tries to bring one of them into my house.

The tortoise topped the table out of 20 pets because of its veggie diet, lack of plastic accessories or vet treatments. While diva cats came in 13th place out of 20 – probably due to their expensive tins of caviar-like food and ridiculous play toys – our lovely large dogs scored the worst because of the vast amount of meat they hoover up.

Small dogs fared a little better despite their daft accessories wardrobes. At last count, my pug has a pumpkin costume, Christmas pudding and bat outfit – and he’s under-dressed compared to his pals.

Still it’s not all bad for the new Easter bunny because while you’re out looking for your eggs, you’ll be able to play hunt the tortoise too. Although maybe don’t expect to find it until June.

You can check out your pet’s carbon paw print at money.co.uk/energy/eco-pets. Happy Easter!

■ Email me at siobhan.mcnally@mirror.co.uk or write to Community Corner, PO Box 791, Winchester SO23 3RP.

Yours, Siobhan

The dawn mist on the still waters of Lake Windermere have been captured in this breathtakingly beautiful shot by amateur photographer John Varley.

The 71-year-old snapper, who lives in Stockport, says, “I love taking photos of sunrise and sunset. I usually set off at daft o’ clock, especially in the summer to local beauty spots, including the Peak District, North Wales and the Lake District.

“Unfortunately with the lockdown I haven’t been able to travel very far lately, but I’m looking forward to getting out there and seeing our wonderful country.” ■ If you are an amateur photographer or artist and you would like your work to hang in our gallery, send your work, a selfie, your age and location, and tell us what inspires you.