The Animals are a large and well organised criminal gang operating within the Hertfordshire area.
The leaders call themselves Board Members, they are:
Miss Lioness - Chief Criminal
Mr Wolf - Chief Heavy
Mr Weasel - Chief Assassin
Mr Owl - Chief of Books
Mr Magpie - Chief Fence
Mr Jackal - Second Heavy
Mr Dog - Chief of Protection
Miss Squirrel - Chief Trafficker
Mr Hawk - Chief of Information
Mr Eagle - Chief Armourer
Miss Mantis - Chief Priestess