The Owl and the Pussycat who really are the best of friends

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Fum the cat leaps into the air to join his friend Gerba the owl


Watch out mice! This owl and pussycat really have become the best of friends and they're attracting thousands of fans with a hit youtube video.

The amazing footage shows Fum the cat and Gebra the owl playing together in the open countryside.


Best of friends: Fum and Gebra enjoy a tender moment


A peck on the cheek: The two animals are believed to have been friends from an early age


The pair clearly enjoy each others' company - every time Gerba comes in to land it's next to her four-legged friend who trots up to greet her with a friendly rub and purr.

It is believed the animals get on so well together because they have been pals since they were young.

It is also likely that they have bonded over a mutual instinct to hunt rodents.
Clearly Gerba is the boss in this relationship - when Tum gets a little too excited she gives him a friendly little peck to calm him down.


Did someone mention a mouse? Tum the cat and Gerba the owl share a hunting instinct


But most of the time the pair get on amazingly well. They play-fight and give each other kisses on the cheek.

It is unclear where the video is from but the poster is based in Spain.

In the famous Edward Lear poem, opposite, the Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat.

But this pair are clearly more interested in taking to the skies.

Unfortunately for the furry Fum all he can do is leap into the air when his feathery pal swoops back and forth over his head or climb up into a tree.





Showing off: Feather and fur in purr-fect harmony


Cat and owl playing



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After the Big Freeze... the Big Thaw: Britain basks in balmy blast from the West

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Braving the cold: Clyde the seal pup with frozen whiskers copes with extreme temperatures at Hessilhead Rescue centre in Beith, Ayrshire


- Overnight lows of -15C in Scotland and -13C in England

- Experts say cold snap is 'once in a lifetime'

- Army called in to help councils clear away ice and snow


The whole of Britain was today enjoying a thaw - with all parts of the country above freezing for the first time since the cold spell struck last month.

Temperatures will even reach double figures in places as shivering Britons get a balmy blast of weather from the West.


And there's more good news for the weekend, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures of up to 8c (46f) - although temperatures are set to plummet again by the middle of next week.


Two women pull a pushchair down a road near the Royal Hospital for sick Children, Edinburgh


Gemma Plumb, a MeteoGroup weather forecaster said: 'It is going to be a lot less cold. We will probably see a maximum temperature of between 7C (44.6F) and 10C (50F) today.

'It will be warmest in the North and West of Scotland, but the warmer front will spread all over the country.

'We'll see some of the snow starting to melt, but it is going to start getting cold again on Saturday night, with the possibility of more snow towards the end of next week.'

The Met Office has warned that, despite the temperature increases, people should still look out for ice.

A spokesman said: 'With surfaces remaining very cold, there is a risk of icy conditions developing almost anywhere, particularly where skies clear overnight and during the first part of the morning.

'The highest risk is in parts of central and eastern Scotland and northeast England.'

Scotland, much of which ground to a halt this week in the worst snow since the 1960s, was on thaw alert after a spate of flood-related incidents from melting ice and snow.


A man uses a shovel to remove snow from the roof of a house in Edinburgh


Christmas lamb: The freezing conditions didn't stop the birth of Snowy the lamb in Llangibby, north Wales


Western areas of the UK will be warmest today, with 10c (50f) expected in the South West, north Wales and western Scotland.

Northern parts of Britain will feel slightly chillier in a brisk north west breeze.
It will stay above freezing all day and through the night, dipping to 1c in the coldest parts of the Highlands.

Colder conditions are then set to return on Sunday and into next week, with more snow and ice expected up until Christmas.

Britain has seen temperatures as low as minus 20c (-4f) since the country was gripped by the cold spell on November 23.

The weather started improving yesterday, with Strathclyde Fire & Rescue attending more than 120 flood-related incidents due to melting ice and burst pipes.

The thaw also means that pedestrians run the risk of being hit by icicles and snow falling from buildings.

And emergency services warned that rising temperatures were weakening already dangerous ice cover on frozen lochs and ponds.


Polar bears enjoying Scotland's big freeze







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Stray Afghan dog that saved British soldiers by sniffing out roadside bombs rewarded with new home in UK

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On Patrol: Brin in action in Helmand Province before he was flown back to the UK


A stray desert dog who saved soldiers' lives by sniffing out deadly roadside bombs in Helmand has been given a new home in the UK after a campaign to fly him back.

Brin the Afghan Hound was first adopted by the Coldstream Guards at the beginning of the year after he wandered on to their Helmand base.

They handed Brin on to the Gurkha Rifles in May and he soon became so central to their mission the Taliban kidnapped him, prompting a daring raid to get him back.

Brin faced being left to the mercy of the militants when the battalion fly home next month and soldiers feared he could be killed in a revenge attack once they had gone.
But now he is settling into a life of comfort and security in the UK after campaigners raised £4,000 to bring him back.

The dog, which looks like a cross between a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a Jack Russell, started following units on dangerous patrols.

Soldiers soon realised he had a natural gift for detecting deadly roadside bombs.
He would stand and bark at suspicious mounds, allowing them to avoid or destroy any explosive devices.

Now, Brin's future is secure after Captain Mark Townsend, who cared for him in Afghanistan, sent a rallying call back to his friends and family in England.

They raised the cash to fly the dog home. Teacher Sally Baldwin, 49, who led the fundraising together with animal rescue charity Nowzad, will give him a comfortable new home in the Sussex countryside once he has completed six months in quarantine.


New home: Brin the stray desert dog with new owner Sally Baldwin


She said: 'He has been back for a week and he is really tired after his 4,000 mile journey, but he's eating well.

'During his battle experience he learned to sleep while standing up. It's so moving when he dozes off and relaxes completely, seeing this adorable refugee dog safe at last. All the soldiers are thrilled he will be home when they get back.

'I know Mark is especially desperate to see him safe after all he has been through. It has been a huge ongoing operation to raise the money and arrange quarantine.

'But everyone agrees this dog is worth all the trouble. I've had a lot of animals but never one like Brin so I understand why they all loved him so much. There's something about him, it feels like he?s looking out for you. He's very special.

'Mark said he played a massive role in lifting morale among the troops as well as sniffing out bombs.'

In July Captain Townsend told the Mirror: 'He's a big morale booster. He's a reminder of our pets in the UK and it's nice to have a bit of a break once in a while and have something that's like a comfort from home.

'Brin was so effective at saving soldiers' lives, the Taliban suspected he was a specially-trained SAS dog.'

He was captured and held by the enemy, then dramatically rescued after Afghanistan Army commandos seized him back in a raid.

Life will be much more peaceful for Brin, named so because of his brindle colouring, once he relocates to the sedate Sussex countryside with Sally, her husband Ray and their menagerie of rescue pets.

Animal lover Captain Townsend could not offer him a home because of his deployments, but he can't wait to be reunited with the mutt when he gets home.

Sally said: 'Mark is already planning his visit to see Brin and he is absolutely thrilled. He says he owes me a pint for getting him to the UK .

'Brin is loved by so many people and will have lots of visits from his army pals which will no doubt delight him.'

She admits it will be not be easy for the dog to adjust to his new life and plans to help him settle in gradually.

She said: 'This is a dog who will have never seen grass, who it took the troops weeks to teach how to fetch a ball and who has lived all his life surrounded by the sound of gunfire.

'I know it will be difficult and I am prepared to provide the specialist care he will need. I live in a nice big house with a big garden and I am near plenty of lovely country fields so in time he will be a very happy dog.'


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Sparkling Kelly Osbourne is the belle of the ball at PETA dinner... but bleary-eyed Pamela Anderson is the dog's dinner

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Belle of the ball: Kelly Osbourne and Pamela Anderson at PETA's 30th Anniversary Gala and Awards


Posing for pictures alongside a perfectly poised Kelly Osbourne did Pamela Anderson absolutely no favours last night.

The pair were photographed together at PETA's 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards.

Looking immaculate in a cutaway draped metallic silver dress, newly-svelte Kelly's glamorous look only served to highlight where a bleary-eyed Pamela was falling short.


Fab and drab: Kelly wowed while Pam disappointed at the annual event for the animal lovers charity


Kelly, 25, teamed her outfit with black platform heels, wearing her hair swept up in a chic side do, and looked the epitome of elegance.

Pamela Anderson on the other hand looked a lot less polished, wearing a loose-fitting and unflattering coral pink dress with clashing red shoes.

The 43-year-old Baywatch actress looked unkempt with messy hair and trashy-looking make-up.

She also wore sunglasses while on the red carpet at the event, held at the Palladium Theater, despite the fact it was dark outside, and looked sloppy as she posed for pictures with the a serene Kelly.


Stunning: Lea Michele won a humanitarian award at the event


The annual even was this year hosted by 30 Rock actor Alec Baldwin and celebrated the charities 30th year in business.

The animal-loving organisation marked the occasion with a luxurious dinner and awards ceremony which honoured high profile individuals and their charitable achievements.

Winners included director Eli Roth, actresses Olivia Munn, Anjelica Huston, Lea Michele, Eva Mendes and Joanna Krupa, rocker Dave Navarro and actor Kellan Lutz.

Also at the event was Sophia Bush, Jenna Dewan, Abbie Cornish and Cheryl Hines while Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck also turned up for the festivities.


Other winners: Eva Mendes and Anjelica Huston both wore red to pick up their humanitarian awards






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He squawked! Lorenzo the lookout parrot becomes a jailbird after he's arrested for warning drug cartel that police were on the way

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By DAVID GARDNER

Behind bars: Lorenzo the lookout parrot, who was tried to say: 'Run, run, the cat is going to get you!' every time police came near a drug cartel's hideout


Lorenzo the parrot is facing life behind bars in Colombia after being caught squawking on the police for a drug cartel.

Every time a police officer came close to the traffickers’ headquarters, the bird was trained to scream in Spanish: ‘Run, run, the cat is going to get you!’

Police trying to shut down gangs behind the lucrative drug route to the U.S. couldn’t work out at first how they launched raids only to find that the birds had flown the coop


I know why the caged bird sings: Lorenzo is now facing a life behind bars... but fortunately he is already used to that


But detectives finally got wise to the parrot. They sneaked past the loud-beaked lookout to find a hidden stash of weapons and marijuana at a safe house in Barranquilla.

Police also found two more specially-trained parrots.

‘We found a very interesting situation when we confiscated some exotic birds,’ said one Columbian police officer.

'Among them we have a parrot that alerted the people by saying run, run so they would run away before we could arrive.’

Animal officials said police had handed over as many as 1,000 parrots, many from the same coastal region, that had been taught to act as lookouts.

Baranquilla is Columbia's fourth largest city after the capital Bogota, Medellin and Cali as well as the most populated city on the country's Atlantic coast.


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Who could dump poor Ginger? Dog's desperate chase after car as callous owner abandons her in field

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Abandoned: Ginger the dog was dumped in a field in Weymouth, Dorset after her owner took her for a walk


She thought they were going for a gentle walk in the field together.

But suddenly, inexplicably, Ginger's owner turned on his heel, ran back to the car and drove off, leaving the dog behind.

Terrified to see him disappearing, the Shetland-cross terrier chased the car as it pulled away. But, limping badly thanks to her overgrown claws, she had to stop.

Luckily for Ginger, staff at a nearby office block saw what had happened. They ran outside and took the distressed dog inside.

One took her to the vet to have her claws trimmed - which is what had been causing the limp and then she was collected by the council's dog warden team.

However, the scene was also captured on CCTV. So officials are also trying to trace the owner, in the hope that he can be prosecuted for his cruelty to the pet.

Steve Sudworth, who was working in the offices at British Marine Technology, in Weymouth, Dorset, explained how saw the man dump Ginger.

'I happened to see the man and dog walk towards the woods behind our building. After a few seconds I saw the man walking very fast back to the car and he jumped in.

'I thought he was going to shout for the dog but the car started reversing and pulled out of the car park fast.

'The dog tried to follow but couldn't because of the limp.'

The dog is being kept by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council. Chris Robertson, assistant dog warden, said: 'Ginger is a really nice dog, she has a lovely temperament.

'I don't know why anyone would just abandon her.'

If prosecuted, her owner could face six months in prison and/or £20,000 fine.


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Callous: Ginger's owner lets her out of the car after parking up


The pair can been seen on CCTV walking towards a field at the side of the car park


Ginger is left on the grass verge, while the owner prepares to drive off


Deserted: Ginger cuts a lonesome figure as she peers hopefully after her owner




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Ricochet the surf dog makes a splash... helping disabled youngsters to conquer the waves

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Sea dog: Richochet, the surfing dog helps brain-injured Ian McFarland, 6, surf off the coast of Del Mar in California. The labrador helped raise £5,000 for the boy's treatment


An incredible Labrador has mastered more than just the doggy paddle - the golden brown pet helps disabled children learn how to surf.

Ricochet was first trained as a guide dog but she was not well-suited to the role as she kept rushing off to chase birds.

Then her owner Judy Fridono took her to a beach near her home in Del Mar, California, and Ricochet took to the waves - like a dog to water.

Miss Fridono said: 'I was also working with her at balance and coordination.

'We started on a body board in a paddling pool, and from that it went into surfing.

'Her balance is so good she helps to stabilise the board for the kids who've never done it before. And it makes them feel good to know that Ricochet is there with them, keeping them company.'

Since becoming an expert, two-year-old Ricochet helps the disabled build up the confidence to get on a board themselves through local organisation Adaptive Surfing Foundation.

The goal of the organisation is to give anyone, no matter how disabled they are, the chance to surf. Ricochet, dressed in a flourescent yellow jacket, helps to counter-balance the board and acts as a reassuring presence.


Wet and wild: Richochet helps Patrick Ivison, who is confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury



Popular pooch: Owner Judy Fridono said she decided to concentrate on what her dog Richochet could do, rather on what she couldn't do


One of those who has benefited from Ricochet's skills is six-year-old Ian McFarland.

In 2008 a car crash robbed him of both his parents and left him with brain damage.

Ian underwent extensive physical therapy and started to regain significant movement.

However, although he had loved surfing with his father before the accident, he was too nervous to go back into the water.


Success: Patrick Ivison is all smiles after his session with Ricochet. The dog has raised over £30,000 for charity


His fear turned to excitement when he was told he could try a tandem surf session with Ricochet. His aunt Melissa said: 'When he woke up on the morning of the surf the first thing he said was "I want to surf today!"'

Their session was a success and by the end of it Ian was beaming from ear to ear.
As well as providing therapy, Ricochet also raised £5,000 to help continue Ian's rehabilitation.

Ricochet's owner, Judy, knows just what an impact her beloved dog can have. She herself suffered from chronic arthritis since her teens.

She said just having Ricochet around lifts her spirits and inspires her to conquer her pain to get on the board.

'Ricochet has taught me to focus on what I can do, rather than what I can't', she said.

Over the last 10 months Ricochet's spectacular antics on the high seas have raised more than £30,000 for a number of causes including animal and human arthritis.

Footage of Ricochet and Judy in action have made them internet stars with 2.5million hits on YouTube. The popular dog also has more than 11,000 friends on the social networking site Facebook.

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Caught on video: Dramatic moment lions attack their trainer in a Las Vegas hotel

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The lion moves in on one of the trainers as his colleague tries to distract the animal


Most couples want their honeymoon to be a roaring success, and for Titus and Drew Ellis it was ... literally.

The newlyweds, from Montana, were celebrating in Las Vegas on September 1 and for a bit of added excitement decided to check out the lion enclosure at the MGM Grand Hotel.


Taking the pain: The trainer is obviously in trouble as the lion continues the attack despite the efforts of his associate


Titus was videotaping the male and female lions and their two trainers when all of a sudden the male took exception at something that was going on and made a lunge.

A struggle ensued and a female also decided to join the fray but the trainer managed to break free with the help of his colleague and made a hasty escape from the enclosure with the male still appearing extremely agitated.


Doukle trouble: The female now joins the action as the male continues to lunge towards trainer as he makes his escape, leaving his colleague to sort things out


Panic over: The badly shaken trainer makes his exit from the enclosure while the lions are brought under control by the second handler


The video is now creating a worldwide buzz after featuring on the Wednesday morning edition of Good Morning America.

There is no evidence of any blood being spilled, but the trainer is evidently in great pain during the attack. Soundproof glass muffled any noise, however.

Jack Hanna appeared on GMA and he said the attack would be considered mild. The trainer was lucky it was the male getting over-excited as females launch much more devastating attacks.



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Arch nemeses: King cobra and grey mongoose clash in classic battle, but who ends up as dinner?

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What are you staring at? The Indian gray mongoose and king cobra eye each other up


It's the classic battle between two age-old enemies as these two creatures stare into each other's eyes.

This epic showdown between mammal and reptile sees an Indian grey mongoose taking on one of the world's most poisonous snakes - a king cobra.

The pair warily circle each other looking for a weak spot, before the snake strikes in rapid succession at its enemy's face.

But the mongoose is just too quick as it leaps and dances out of the way before closing in to try and bite the cobra's head.

The two arch nemesis then attempt to stare each other down before striking at each other again to be bring their duel to a close.


Who's for dinner? The mongoose begins circling the snake after spotting it slithering across a patch of open ground


Closing in: Both creatures realise there is no escape and square off against each other


Venomous: The mongoose leaps clear of an attack by the king cobra - one of the most venomous snakes in the world


The footage was taken in southern India after the mongoose stumbled across one of its favourite foods in the wild.

King cobra venom is able to kill a human within just 30 minutes, according to National Geographic.

Indian mongoose are popularly used to fight and kill venomous snakes, because of their rapid reactions and thick coat.


Clash: The pair continue to battle against each other


Killer blow: The mongoose sees its moment after flipping the snake into the air and sinks its teeth into the cobra's head


Tea time: The victorious mongoose wanders off with his next meal


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How 'mutton bustin' (sticking your pre-school child on a 180lb sheep) is taking hold in the U.S.

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A 'mutton bustin' girl clings on for dear life while riding a sheep at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, California. The children must be under the age of six and weigh no more than 60lb


Holding on for dear life to their wooly steeds, these wild west kids are getting in on some rodeo action by taking part in America's burgeoning 'Mutton Bustin' scene.

Wearing an ice hockey helmet, face guard and a child sized protective vest, any young bronco under the age of six and weighing no more than 60lb can take part.

The aim of the game is to hold onto the 180lb Cross Colombian ewes for up to six seconds as they are released from a gate into the 150ft long and 50ft wide run.

Most fall off after a second or so, but for those who can ride out the rough and tumble a place awaits at the Mutton Bustin world championships being held this October in Fresno, California and a £3, 200 prize.

"I have been doing this with my company Wool Warriors for 25 years," said rodeo entrepreneur Tommy G, who runs his sheep riding business out of Pueblo, Colorado.

"We own around 500 sheep and we take around 75 to around 14 fairs across the USA for the mutton bustin events.

"That way we ensure that they are rotated and properly rested and in no way over worked.


I'm slipping... This unfortunate rider's grip is loosened by the sheep at a fair in Missouri


Ouch, that's going to hurt. The rider is up-ended as the sheep veers off to the right


"They are more than capable of carrying a small child on their back and the Houston Livestock Board gave us the once over for safety in 2008 and declared that skateboarding or roller blading was more dangerous for the kids than this."

Originally starting as a filler during proper rodeo events in America, Tommy, 44, quickly so the potential for growth in riding sheep.

"The mutton bustin was done as a half time entertainment and always I would see 40 or 50 kids disappointed that they had missed their turn," explained Tommy.

"So, by setting up Wool Warriors and having our own purpose built track and seating capabilities lets us entertain every child who wants to have a go."


His legs firmly tucked in under the sheep, this boy holds on for dear life as he rides a sheep at the Ventura County Fair in California. Originally starting as a filler during proper rodeo event, organisers soon saw the potential for growth in riding sheep


Charging around £8 for the pleasure of riding a put upon ewe, Tommy estimates that during their countrywide tours around 8,000 kids get a chance to act out as their rodeo heroes.

"Safety is the key," said Tommy.

"They are padded and their head is protected. No child is forced to do it if they change their mind.

"And in Fresno this year we will be hosting the mutton bustin world championship.

"The winners of the 'Golden Buckle', from each of the 14 previous fairs are invited to play off against each other.

"We are expecting 300 kids and their families to arrive and the first prize is a £3,200 saving bond for the winner."



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The Danish craze that has growing numbers of animal lovers hopping on the bandwagon

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Jumping for joy: Breeders in Denmark have been 'rabbit hopping' for years and - despite animal cruelty concerns - say the animals are doing what comes naturally and enjoy the challenges


It's quite simple for the human being involved. All they have to do is give a little pep talk to their long-eared athlete, and then hang on to a lead while the rabbit does all the work.

Started in Sweden around 1980, the craze really captured the imagination of neighbours Denmark in 1993.

From there it has been going from strength to strength, with a rabbit hopping club opening recently in Germany and a number in the U.S. as well.


Get 'em while they're young: For owners, breeder and judge Aase Bjerner says the trick is to start training your rabbit at around eight weeks. For spectators, the joy of the sport is obvious


The 2010 Danish Rabbit Hopping Championships were held earlier this month, attracting a large number of competitors and spectators alike.

Enthusiasts of the sport will tell you that there are four main events:

The Elite Straight: Rabbit competitors are given a series of obstacles to clear in a straight line. More points are earned if the obstacles are jumped without hesitation.

The Elite Crooked: The obstacles are placed in an offset, winding pattern. Once again, the less instruction the rabbit needs from its human owner the more points awarded.

High Jump and Long Jump: No great mystery here. Obstacles of increasing height or length are placed before the competitors until there is an eventual winner.

It's not a lucrative sport, but true competitors always prefer glory over fortune.

The current high jump world record, for example, is held by the late 'Tøsen' (with handler Tine Hygom), who sprang 39.2 inches into the record books in Herning, Denmark, in June 1997.

Danish breeder and rabbit hopping judge Aase Bjerner says the secret to a champion hopper is to start training the animal young.

Mrs Bjerner suggests eight weeks, and says it's best and safest to use a special harness rather than a neck leash, which can be a choking danger.


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U.S. car manufacturer gets round row over use of chimp in ad ... by making it invisible

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By Graham Smith

Controversial: Animal rights campaigners criticised U.S. car manufacturer Dodge for dressing up a monkey as daredevil Evil Kenevil for a TV commercial


A U.S. car manufacturer has come under fire for dressing up a monkey as daredevil Evel Knievel for a television advert.

Animal rights campaigners hit out at Dodge after the commercial aired on U.S. TV earlier this month.

But activists couldn't have been prepared for how the company responded to their complaints.

Instead of withdrawing the ad, or sticking to their guns and refusing to pull it, Dodge simply digitally removed the monkey from the picture.


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Comeback: The firm humorously responded to animal lovers's complaints by digitally removing the primate from the picture


The chimp was dressed like the U.S. motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel, pictured


People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) were left aghast by the ad, which showed a monkey in an Evel Knievel-style jumpsuit pressing a detonator to celebrate a sales event, and called for it to be taken off the air.

But Dodge responded by simply erasing the monkey from the picture.

The modified ad now shows a seemingly empty suit walking over and pushing down the plunger.

The company also altered the voice-over, provided by Dexter actor Michael C Hall.
In the original advert, narrator Hall wonders what could be more amazing than Dodge's 'Tent Event', then adds: 'Oh wait, there's a monkey. I stand corrected.'

But in the new version, he deadpans: 'Oh wait, there's an invisible monkey. Unbelievable.'


As it was: Dodge claimed the company had no intention of upsetting animal lovers and at no point was the monkey mistreated


As it is: People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals is pleased with Dodge's humorous turnaround


Dexter, provides the voice-over for the ad


A spokeswoman for Dodge claimed the company had no intention of upsetting animal lovers and at no point was the monkey mistreated.

'The ad was an innocent act only trying to be humorous,' Kristin Starnes told the Los Angeles Times.

'In no way did the brand intend to promote any questionable practices. With the planned modification, we are simply taking some sound advice and altering direction in respect of PETA's initiatives.'

And PETA is pleased with Dodge's humorous turnaround, praising the car manufacturer for taking its concerns seriously.

Spokeswoman Julia Gallucci said: 'PETA applauds Dodge's decision to distance itself from cruelty to apes who are used and abused in entertainment.

'We at PETA have enjoyed Dodge's recent incarnation of the ad and are thrilled that Dodge has pledged never again to use great apes in its advertisements.'

In the UK chimps regularly appeared on TV dressed as humans in the adverts for PG TIps. The antics and adventures of the Tipps family disappeared from screens in the late 1990s.


In the UK chimps regularly appeared on TV dressed as humans in the adverts for PG TIps. This one from 1989 shows a financial expert in the City about to be upstaged by the tea lady


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