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Chimp wins art competition
Contest to support chimpanzee sanctuaries

A 37-year old chimpanzee, named Brent, has won first place in an art contest run by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

With more than 27,000 votes overall, the contest featured strong competition from numerous other chimpanzees living in sanctuaries throughout the country.

However, it was Brent that shone through with his colourful painting that he created using his tongue.

Brent's skills have won his sanctuary, Chimp Haven in Los Angeles, a grant of more than £6,000 ($10,000)
Brent's skills have won his sanctuary, Chimp Haven in Los Angeles, a grant of more than £6,000 ($10,000) from the HSUS, to help care for him and other chimpanzees that have retired from research, entertainment and the pet trade.

In second and third place respectively, Cheetah won his sanctuary, Save the Chimps in Florida, more than £3,000 ($5,000) and Ripley won his sanctuary, the Center for Great Apes in Florida, more than £1,500 ($2,500).

Dr Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, said: "All of the art was beautiful and unique, just like the chimpanzees!

"It's so important that the public support all of these sanctuaries in their mission to provide exceptional care to chimpanzees, and other primates, who have suffered through so much."

Image of Brent courtesy of Chimp Haven

Image of Brent's art courtesy of Meredith Lee/The HSUS

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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.