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Mars Comedy Pet Photographer of the year revealed

Elke Vogelsang scooped first prize for a hilarious photo of rescue dog Noodles.
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Chatter box Defra has extended the deadline for applications for the 100 Million Zoo Animals Fund until 26 February 2021.

Launched in June 2020, the fund provides financial support for zoos and aquariums that have experienced a drop in income caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Grants of up to 730,000 are available, which can be used to pay for essential costs and maintenance, including veterinary care, medicines, animal feed and staffing.

More information about the fund and details of how to apply can be found here. Chatter box

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Equine News
Wild Welfare launches free digital education programme
Wild Welfare launches free digital education programme

Online resource aims to tackle global animal welfare issues
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Europe's first dedicated biobank stores cells from endangered animals
Europe's first dedicated biobank stores cells from endangered animals

Charity launched in response to dramatic decline in global biodiversity
Scottish SPCA appeals for food donations for fox cubs
Scottish SPCA appeals for food donations for fox cubs

Charity expects 'busy year' for wildlife admissions
Fossils' soft tissues helping scientists to unravel origins of early animals
Fossils' soft tissues helping scientists to unravel origins of early animals

 'Exceptional fossils' help to trace roots of Cambrian Explosion
New population of blue whales discovered
New population of blue whales discovered

 Researchers identify group living in Indian Ocean by it's unique song
Petition launched to reverse decision on bee-harming pesticide
Petition launched to reverse decision on bee-harming pesticide

Government permits emergency use of neonicotinoid thiamethoxam.
Pirbright reveals new insights into COVID-19
Pirbright reveals new insights into COVID-19

Study indicates how the virus could have adapted from bats to humans.
London Zoo undertakes annual stocktake
London Zoo undertakes annual stocktake

 Keepers tally more than 400 species behind closed doors
Rare white tiger cub born at Nicaragua zoo
Rare white tiger cub born at Nicaragua zoo

Cub being raised by humans after mother rejected it
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APHA confirms eighth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in England

The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) has identified an eighth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 in poultry in England.

Confirmed on Tuesday (15 December), the outbreak was found in captive birds and poultry at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been placed around the infected premises to limit the risk of the disease spreading.

Further information about the outbreaks and the latest government advice can be found at gov.uk
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