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Environmental differences in fish

Scientists reveal contrasts in fish of same species

A recent study has revealed that the parasitic communities of fish can differ greatly within the same species depending on its location.

Although every body of water on earth contains a unique variety of species and organisms, it has previously been unknown how largely this can affect fish of the same species living within the same region.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Parasitology, has revealed that fish of the same species, living in lakes just 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) apart, have different parasitic communities.

One of the lakes has been minimally affected by human factors, whereas, five species of non-indigenous fish have been added to the other.

The two species studied, which are both native to the lakes they inhabit, showed a a difference in parasites due to contrasts in their environment.

Furthermore, the research showed that average lengths and weights between fish of the same species were also "significantly different" as a result of environmental factors.

Scientists say further investigation is needed to find specific reasons that fish of the same species, living in lakes so close to one another, can be so different.

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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.