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Wild lynx may be reintroduced in the UK
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The Eurasian lynx has been extinct in Britain for more than 1,300 years.

Consultation launched to gauge views of the public

Wild lynx could be reintroduced to parts of the UK, more than 1,300 years after they became extinct. A consultation launched by the Lynx UK Trust is seeking the public's views on the proposal.

The Eurasian lynx is thought to have been hunted to extinction for its fur between 500 and 700 AD in Britain.

As part of the ambitious "rewilding" project, the Lynx UK Trust proposes to release a number of lynx wearing radio tracking devices at three UK sites - in Norfolk, Cumbria and Aberdeenshire.

Initially, an online survey aims to find out whether the public supports or opposes the reintroduction as part of a controlled and scientific trial.

After the consultation is completed, the trust will apply to Natural England and Scottish Natural Heritage for approval.

Dr Peter O'Donoghue from Lynx UK Trust told BBC News: "We're delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response. It will be done in a very controlled, scientific way and we would be sure that everyone's concerns and voices would be taken into account."

The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reintroduction

Image © David Castor/Wikimedia Commons

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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.