Is mysterious ‘space slime’ found in Somerset linked to Russian meteor strike?

In scenes reminiscent of the classic horror movie The Blob, weird green slime has been found scattered around a birdlife park in Somerset.

The RSPB has appealed for help in identifying the goo – which could be bacteria, fungus or toad innards, wildlife experts said.

Some believe it could be a substance that has been written about for centuries called star or astral jelly, which is said to appear in the wake of meteor showers.

Its appearance has coincided with a meteor strike in Russia and the harmless fly-by of an asteroid at a record distance from Earth last week.