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Rare Amur tiger cubs born
Thriving duo at Highland Wildlife Park

A rare and significant birth has taken place at the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland, with a pair of Amur tiger cubs arriving overnight on May 28.

The birth has important implications for the wider survival of this acutely endangered species - it is believed that at one time there were just 50 Amur tigers left in the wild.

The cubs have been born to first-time mother Dominika, who was also born at the wildlife park in 2009. The litter is reported to be healthy and thriving.

Una Richardson, head keeper at the park, said: “We could not be more delighted that our female Amur tiger Dominika has given birth to two beautiful cubs. Every animal birth is special, but perhaps none more so than an Amur tiger birth...

"The fact our tigers feel relaxed enough to breed and rear a litter in their home in the Highlands makes us extremely proud that we have created an environment for them that meets their needs."

Dominika and the cubs are off show at the moment, but the male - Marty - can be seen wandering about the enclosure.

It is thought the cubs will not be on show for around five weeks, and may start to venture out around mid-July.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.