22/08/2014 Newsround

Happy Friday - I'm Jenny, about to tell you how to measure a crocodile.

The And keep watching to see me Peter Capaldi the new Doctor Who

answering your questions. First to the 14-year-old

super-athlete, who's won two gold Team GB's Maria Lyle has cerebral

palsy, a condition that affects the part of the brain that controls

your muscles. And, after beating grown-ups

and breaking world records, she's been telling Newsround

the secret to her success. Maria Lyle has marked her entry to

the international stage with a double win in the 100 and 200 metres

at the IPC athletics European Championships. She is just 14 years

old but already holds a world records, leaving her nearest rivals

trailing behind. How has she done it?

I've been training all year round. I really -- and please my hard work

has paid off. I am pleased with the time of the overall result. I cannot

ask for more. As soon as I came back, I went to bed early. It's

really important for your recovery if you're running active back.

I'd if you're running active back.

enough to compete internationally. I do three track sessions, and I

might have a job with my family. I think it's a really good time to

do it now because the disability support that like disability sports

is coming up. With her offence over and training

behind her, she is heading back home to Scotland for a well earned treat.

My sister has made me a cake so I'm looking forward to having a bit of

it. Well done.

In other news, London Zoo has been having its annual animal weigh-in.

The yearly event sees staff measure hundreds of the zoo's fiercest

creatures, including silverback gorillas, and baby crocodiles.

Ellish the giraffe, was the heaviest, at just under

a ton, whilst these four milligram snails, were the lightest.

The weigh-in helps zoo keepers assess the animal's health.

Meanwhile - a gang of mischief making monkeys

has been rounded up in Gibraltar, after causing havoc on the streets.

Locals have been complaining after more and more mountain monkeys

have been coming into the city area, raiding bins, breaking

say they're moving some of the animals to a special sanctuary,

Now - could a female Doctor, ever take charge of the Tardis?

Ahead of the new series of Doctor Who, the new Time Lord has

been telling Newsround his thoughts on being replaced by a woman.

Peter Capaldi makes his debut on the show tomorrow,

but took time out before, to meet our specially selected superfans.

If you can convert your dying body into a new one,

a slightly older one in my case, you could easily turn it into

What is your relationship with Clara like?

I'm crazy about her, but I'm not the easiest person to

get on with any more and she certainly finds me difficult.

She is my favourite Dr Who companion.

Do you have any qualities similar to that of the Doctor?

I am reasonably good humoured and sometimes kind, like he is.

Now, I have a question for you, do you happen to know how to fly

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