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Marineland orca update: May 2026

Born Free joins Dolphinaria-Free Europe in calling for French authorities to reconsider transferring orcas to Loro Parque.
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Pandemic Agreement delay risks slowing pandemic prevention

Despite being adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025, a year later key details that would allow it to enter into force have still not been agreed.
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Badger culling in Britain has ended – but will it last?

The government’s decision not to renew the last culling licence in Cumbria has finally ended one of the country's most disastrous wildlife control policies.
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Escaped tiger killed by police in Germany

Born Free urges governments to take action following another tragic incident involving a privately kept big cat.
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Take action: Help get trail hunting banned for good

Born Free welcomes Government consultation on a Trail Hunting Ban, and urges the public to take action.
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Born Free laments lack of wildlife commitments in 2026 King’s Speech

Labour government ignores previous promises on nature, as speech fails to mention any forthcoming protections for animals.
Photograph of a group of protesters including Chris Packham, Olivia Evand and Megan McCubbin outside a historic building holding signs and banners advocating to ban trail hunting and strengthen the Hunting Act. Signs feature a white bear logo with

Born Free rallies for change to trail hunting law

Born Free joined over 500 people outside Parliament to call for change to strengthen the Hunting Act, and highlight the importance of a trail hunting ban.
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Calling for action this International Macaque Week

It’s time to celebrate these remarkable and diverse monkeys. But it’s also time for action – macaques are heavily exploited and they need your help.
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South Africa progresses rhino horn trade plans

New plans published this month could mean disastrous impact for wild rhinos.
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200 years of zoos: a time for reflection, not celebration

The untimely death of a young elephant at London Zoo led to the start of our charity. As the zoo marks their bicentenary, we consider 200 years of keeping wild animals captive in the UK’s capital.