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Press

April 2009

THE ADVERTISER BORN FREE WILDLIFE CHARITY CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY (07 04 09)
Article about Virginia McKenna and BF’s 25th Anniversary, includes quotes by Virginia McKenna and BF’s website address.

THE DAILY MAIL – EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE (07 04 09)
Column about Virginia McKenna’s book, mentions Bill Travers, Elsa the lionesses and movies The King and I, Carve Her Name With Pride and Born Free

THE SUN - A DAREDEVIL TOURIST RISKS HIS LIFE BY TAKING A RIDE ON A LION (31 04 09) 
Article about Lujan Zoo outside Buenos Aires, Argentina, the zoo allows visitors to petting and playing with the wild animals, includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.

HIPPOS ROAMING AROUND NORFOLK (08 04 09)
Article about sculptured Hippos roaming around Norfolk, ready for a charity event to raise funds in an auction, some of the funds raised during the auction will be donated to BFF, mentions Virginia McKenna
 http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=news&ite
mid=NOED08%20Apr%202009%2009%3A48%3A01%3A133

WORTHING HERALD.CO.UK – WHICH STORY IS THE APRIL FOOL? NEW ELEPHANT (01 04 09)
Article about BF’s April Fools press release about the possible new discovery of a distinct new elephant sub-species, which they have named Elephas maximus zoochoticus. Includes a quote by Will Travers, mentions BFF.
http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/worthing/Which-story-is-the-April.5126734.jp

WEST SUSSEX GAZETTE – WHICH STORY IS APRIL FOOL? (01 04 09)
Article about BF’s April Fools press release about the possible new discovery of a distinct new elephant sub-species, which they have named Elephas maximus zoochoticus. Includes a quote by Will Travers, mentions BFF.
http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/worthing-news/Which-story-is-the-April.5126734.jp

ANIMALRIGHTS.CHANGE.ORG – BORN FREE DISCOVERS “DISTINCT NEW ELEPHANT SUB-SPECIES” (01 04 09)
Article about BF’s April Fools press release about the possible new discovery of a distinct new elephant sub-species, which they have named Elephas maximus zoochoticus. Includes a quote by Will Travers, mentions BFF & BF USA.
http://animalrights.change.org/blog/view/born_free_discovers_distinct_new_
elephant_sub-species

TELEGRAPH.CO.UK - Picture story: RIDE A LION, SWING A BEAR CUB AND STROKE A TIGER AT LUJAN ZOO IN ARGENTINA
Scroll through from image number 8 to 15 - includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/5077009/
Ride-a-lion-swing-a-bear-cub-and-stroke-a-tiger-at-Lujan-Zoo-in-Argentina.html?image=7

HUNTS POST 24 – BAFTA WINNER PRAISES HUNTS ARTIST (03 04 09)
Article about how an artist painting of an athlete leaping over a pommel horse received support from Virginia McKenna, mentions Bill Travers, Will Travers,  BFF, Zoocheck, An Elephant called Slowly, Pole Pole.   http://www.huntspost.co.uk/content/hunts/news/story.aspx?brand=HPTOnline&category=News&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&t
Category=newslatestHPT&itemid=WEED03%20Apr%202009%2009%3A32%
3A21%3A523

USATODAY.COM – PEOPLE WHO OWN CHIMPS RETHINK (06 04 09)
Article about how a growing number of pet owners spooked by February's chimp attack are looking to give up their great apes but are finding it difficult to do so. Twenty-one states ban the possession of non-human primates, 12 regulate their possession, and 17 have no laws, mentions BF USA.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-04-05-chimp_N.htm

BUSHMEAT A THREAT TO HEALTH AND WILDLIFE (03 04 09)
Published letter by Will Travers about the serious threat facing both endangered wild animals and human health – the snaring of wild animals and consumption of their meat, known as “bushmeat”. Mentions how BF and LR have produced a new film about the bushmeat trade. Includes a direct website link to BF’s bushmeat film available to watch online and mentions BFF.
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/letters/Bushmeat-threat-health-wildife/article-871611-detail/article.html


SAGA MAGAZINE – LION HEARTED (06 04 09)
COVER STORY - LION HEARTED

Onlineabout Virginia McKenna’s life being at British screen legend and icon, animal campaigner, Virginia’s family life. Includes quotes by Virginia, mentions Bill Travers and CEO for BFF Will Travers, the movie Born Free, The Lions are Free, George & Joy Adamson and Elsa the lioness. Includes a reader offer to purchase a copy of Virginia’s book via Saga magazine at a discounted price, includes BF’s website address where people can buy the book. http://www.saga.co.uk/saga-Magazine/apr-2009/rare-species-virginia-mckenna.asp


THE BOOK SHOW SKYARTS – VIRGINIA McKENNA (07 04 09)
SKY Book Review programme, presenter Mariella Frostrup interviews Virginia McKenna about Virginia’s book, life and Born Free. Includes a link to watch a clip online of Virginia McKenna’s book review interview   http://thebookshow.skyarts.co.uk\
To view Virginia’s interview please visit:
http://www.skyarts.co.uk/video/video-virginia-mckenna-on-the-book-show/

NORTH NORFOLK NEWS – HIPPOS LINING UP FOR SPRING FESTIVAL (01 04 09)
Article about sculptured Hippos roaming around Norfolk, ready for a charity event to raise funds in an auction, some of the funds raised during the auction will be donated to BFF
http://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/content/northnorfolknews/whatson/story.
aspx?brand=NNNOnline&category=whatson&tBrand=NNNonline&tCategory=what
son&itemid=NOED01%20Apr%202009%2013%3A29%3A27%3A923

MArch 2009

THE COURIER AND ADVERTISER – LONDON DIARY - BORN FREE STARS HOSTING SILVER ANNIVERSARY EVENT (14 03 09)  
Article about Born Free’s Anniversary and RGS event on 18th March 2009, mentions Bill Travers, Pole Pole, George & Joy Adamson, Nina the elephant, Zoocheck, iconic movies Born Free, Elephant called Slowly, celebrity Patron Martin Clunes. Includes a plug for Virginia’s book, BF’s website address and telephone number

GUERNSEY PRESS - 'OUR' LIONS GET A VISIT (14 03 09)
Article about GSPCA's quarentines guests in June 2007 Marina & Sarnia, sister lionesses. Both sister cubs (in 2007) were rescued from Romania in 2007 and were brought to the GSPCA until they were old enough to fly to South Africa. Includes quotes by Operations Director Jayne Le Cras and mentions Shamwari & BFF.

Western Morning News 17.03.09
Letter to the editor about bushmeat trade and anti-poaching, by Born Free Foundation's CEO Will Travers.
 
Coventry Evening Telegraph 24.03.09
Letter to the editor about bushmeat trade and anti-poaching, by Born Free Foundation's CEO Will Travers.
 
Swindon Advertiser 10.03.09
Letter to the editor about bushmeat trade and anti-poaching, by Born Free Foundation's CEO Will Travers.

Huddersfield Daily Examiner 13.03.09 
Letter to the editor about bushmeat trade and anti-poaching, by Born Free Foundation's CEO Will Travers.
 
Nottingham Evening Post 13.03.08
Letter to the editor about bushmeat trade and anti-poaching, by Born Free Foundation's CEO Will Travers.
 
Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph 13.03.08

Letter to the editor about bushmeat trade and anti-poaching, by Born Free Foundation's CEO Will Travers.

THE SUN.CO.UK - TOURISTS GET CLAWS TO NATURE - A DAREDEVIL TOURIST RISKS HIS LIFE BY TAKING A RIDE ON A LION (31 03 09)
Article about tourists stroking bear cubs, petting tigers at a zoo where visitors are let inside the cages, includes a quote by Will Travers, mentions BFF.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2350788.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=News

HEALTH ALERT OVER RISE IN BUSHMEAT TRADE (07 03 09) 
Article about large amounts of illegal bushmeat continue to be sold to the public in Kenya and are even shipped to UK markets, a new report says. Includes a quote by a Will Travers and mentions BFF.    
http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/-/2558/542874/-/rjo558z/-/
 
SLASHDO.ORG – ARGENTINA ZOO LETS TOURIST PLAY WITH DANGEROUS ANIMALS (30 03 09)
Online story about Lujan zoo, in Argentina, will allow visitors to play with the lions and bears as well as ride them. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.
http://idle.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/30/1651230
 
GM.TV- BORN FREE SPECIAL (23 03 09)
Online link to Bella release footage, includes text about Bella, BFF, 25th Anniversary, includes a link to BF’s website.    
http://www.gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=33719

DAILY MAIL – PICTURED: THE BIZARRE ZOO WHERE THE ‘MANE’ EVENT FOR VISITORS IS GETTING SIT ON A FULLY GROWN MALE LION’S BACK (31 03 09)  
Article about reports from tourists petting and riding wild animals at Lujan Zoo Buenos Aires, Argentina, includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1166062/Pictured-The-bizarre-
zoo-mane-event-visitors-getting-sit-fully-grown-male-lions-back.html

PUBLIC SNUBS ELEPHANT RETURN TO CIRCUS (01 03 09)
Article on how the public are snubbing the first circus to put on elephants for 10 years – The Great British Circus, mentions BFF.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/03/01/public-snubs-
elephant-return-to-circus-115875-21161346/

SPAGHETTIGAZETTI.COM - ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE EXPERTS CALL ON BARCELONA ZOO TO FREE SUSI, THE LONE AFRICAN ELEPHANT (01 03 09)
Blog about how animal welfare groups are calling for help to free Susi the elephant. Includes a quote by Daniel Turner, and mentions BFF. Includes a link to a ‘Free Susi ‘website with an online petition: http://www.liberaasusi.org/wp/firmar.php
http://www.spaghettigazetti.com/2009/03/sign-online-petition-to-move-
susi-to.html

MIRROR.CO.UK – SERIAL KILLER SETS UK RECORD WITH 11,000 DAYS IN SOLITARY (02 03 09)
Article about a serial killer whose set a new UK record for solitary confinement after being locked up alone for more than 11,000 days, mentions Born Free the movie.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/03/02/11-000-days-in-
solitary-115875-21164411/

FEbruary 2009

THE DAILY MAIL – BID TO BAN THE CIRCUS ELEPHANTS (24 02 09)
Article about The Great British Circus and the use of wild elephants in circuses, includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.  

THE DAILY MAIL-  CRUEL? NO, ELEPHANTS LOVE THE CIRCUS AND I SHOULD KNOW, SAYS DEA BIRKETT, I USED TO RIDE THEM IN THE BIG TOP (25 02 09)
Article about Dea Birkett who joined the circus in Italy during her 30s and her opinion and view on animal welfare charities who oppose circuses - mentions Born Free Foundation.

THE INDEPENDENT.CO.UK - PERFORMING PACHYDERNS: ANIMAL MAGIC…OR JUST CRUELTY? (27 02 09) 
Article about how it’s been more than a decade since elephants were last brought into Britain to caper for paying audiences. But on Friday 27th February hundreds of circus-goers were expected to pack a big top in Nottinghamshire to witness the controversial spectacle of performing pachyderms. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF. 

THE DAILY MAIL – BID TO BAN THE CIRCUS ELEPHANTS (24 02 09)
Article about circus show billed as the first British elephant act in a decade is caught up in a row with animal welfare campaigners. Just days before it is due to begin a nationwide tour, the Great British Circus found itself at the centre of attempts to ban the use of animals in performances. Mentions how The Born Free Foundation is concerned about plans to take African and Asian elephants on the tour, includes a quote by Will Travers.

THE SUN – LEE’S HAD A WILD LIFE (12 02 09)
Article about Lee Stewart and his work managing Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, in Malawi. Includes a quote by Alison Hood and Lee Stewart, mentions BFF and includes BF’s website address as well as adoptamonkey website.   

THE SUN – ONE LION ON A SHIRT (18 02 09)
Article about cricket star Kevin Pietersen who was seen wearing a hoodie made from lion skin.  Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BF.

DAILY MAIL.CO.UK - CRUEL? NO, ELEPHANTS LOVE THE CIRCUS AND I SHOULD KNOW, SAYS DEA BIRKETT, I USED TO RIDE THEM IN THE BIG TOP (25 02 09)
Article about Dea Birkett who joined the circus in Italy during her 30s and her opinion and view on animal welfare charities who oppose circuses, mentions Born Free Foundation.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1155724/Cruel-No-elephants-love-circus--I-know-says-DEA-BIRKETT-I-used-ride-Big-Top.html

THE INDEPENDENT.CO.UK - PERFORMING PACHYDERNS: ANIMAL MAGIC…OR JUST CRUELTY? (27 02 09)
Article about how it’s been more than a decade since elephants were last brought into Britain to caper for paying audiences. But on Friday 27th February hundreds of circus-goers were expected to pack a big top in Nottinghamshire to witness the controversial spectacle of performing pachyderms. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/performing-pachyderms-animal-magic-or-just-cruelty-1633400.html

NEWS.INDEPENDEDNT.COM - PERFORMING PACHYDERMS:ANIMAL MAGIC…OR JUST CRUELTY? (27 02 09)  
Article about how it’s been more than a decade since elephants were last brought into Britain to caper for paying audiences. But on Friday 27th February hundreds of circus-goers were expected to pack a big top in Nottinghamshire to witness the controversial spectacle of performing pachyderms. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.  http://news.independentminds.livejournal.com/1087437.html

VOANEWS.COM – ELEPHANT POACHING INCREASING IN KENYA (27 02 09) Article about how conservationist groups are warning of a recent increase in the poaching of elephants in Kenya. Groups say that the trend reflects the UN's approval of a one-time ivory sale late last year, and a growing demand for ivory in China. Mentions Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Trust and BFF and includes a quote by Alice Owen.
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-02-27-voa30.cfm

TIMES ONLINE – ANGER OVER RETURN OF ELEPHANTS TO BRITISH CIRCUS (27 02 09)
Article about animal welfare campaigners anger by the decision to introduce three female elephants imported from Germany to the Great British Circus in the UK and the call   for the use of elephants in circuses to be banned. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article5815048.ece

BRADFORD LAUNCHES 15TH ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL (25 02 09)
Article about British screen legend Virginia McKenna CBE who will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Bradford International Film Festival. The 15th Bradford International Film Festival runs from March 13-28 at the National Media Museum. Mentions Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, George & Joy Adamson, the film Born Free, Carve Her Name with Pride and A Town like Alice.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/4154843.Festival_honour_for_star_Virginia/

MEATINFO.CO.UK – BUSHMEAT TRADE POSES UK HEALTH THREAT (26 02 09) 
Online article about the rising food prices and deepening poverty has increased the illegal global trade of bushmeat, threatening wildlife and posing a health risk for UK consumers. Mentions that Born Free have released a film in association with Land Rover to raise awareness of the issue and provide an insight into some of the challenges faced by those in Kenya trying to bring a stop to the trade. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF.  http://www.meatinfo.co.uk/articles/70089/Bushmeat-trade-poses-UK-health-threat.aspx?categoryid=9045

THIRD SECTOR – NATIONAL MEDIA BRIEFING (24 02 09)
Article about how The Born Free Foundation criticises The Great British Circus for  including Asian and African elephants in performances. Links to the Daily Mail article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1153345/Animal-welfare-charity-slams-plans-elephant-circus-act.html  (23 02 09) http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/News/RSS/login/883574/

WWW.BELOBLOG.COM – PRIMATES AREN’T PETS (24 02 09)
Following last week's chimp attack, the U.S. House will vote soon on whether to ban the trade of primates as pets, mentions Born Free USA.
http://www.beloblog.com/KHOU_Animal_Attraction/2009/02/primates-arent.html

SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO – WILDERN SCHOOL CELEBRATE DOUBLE SUCCESS (25 02 09) 
Article about how students  from  Wildern School in Hedge End are celebrating national success in photography and swimming competitions, mentions BFF.  http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4151643.Wildern_School_celebrate_double_success/

THIS IS HAMPSHIRE.NET – WILDERN SCHOOL CELEBRATE DOUBLE SUCCESS (25 02 09) 
Article about how students  from  Wildern School in Hedge End are celebrating national success in photography and swimming competitions, mentions BFF.  http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/hampshirenews/4151643.Wildern_School_celebrate_double_success/

USATODAY.COM - LOCAL GOV’TS CONFRONT DANGEROUS PETS  (26 02 09)
Online article about Kano, a 70-pound pit bull, attacked a 4-year-old girl in Salisbury, Md., last year, animal control officers for the first time invoked a local law that allows the county to euthanize dogs after vicious attacks, mentions Born Free USA.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-02-25-petslaw_N.htm

WWW.GM.TV- CIRCUS ELEPHANTS (27 02 09) 
Article about Friday’s live interview on GMTV with CEO Will Travers and a spokesperson for The Great British Circus. Refers to their nationwide tour, the Great British Circus found itself at the centre of attempts to ban the use of the creatures in performances. Mentions how the BFF is concerned about plans to take African and Asian elephants on the tour. Includes a quote by Will Travers and a link to BF’s website and an opportunity to comment on the article.   http://www.gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=33495

COMMUNITY NEWSWIRE.NET - CHARITY SLAMS PLANS FOR ELEPHANT CIRCUS (23 02 09) Article about Born free criticising The Great British Circus's plans to tour the UK with Asian and African elephants this year. Includes a quote by Will Travers and mentions BFF and includes BF’s website link.  
http://www.communitynewswire.press.net/article.jsp?id=5516934

ELEPHANT.CO.UK – ILLEGAL IVORY TRADE ‘THREATENING ASIAN ELEPHANT’ ( 19 02 09)
Article about the high prices and strong demand for ivory are threatening the survival of the Asian elephant, according to a new study by monitoring network Traffic. Includes a quote by Shelley Waterland, mentions BFF and links to BF’s website.   
http://www.elephant.co.uk/newsArticles/3179/Illegal-ivory-trade-'threatening-Asian-elephant'

DAILYMAIL.CO.UK- ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY SLAMS PLANS FOR ELEPHANT CIRCUS ACT (23 02 09)
Online article about circus show billed as the first British elephant act in a decade is caught up in a row with animal welfare campaigners. Just days before it is due to begin a nationwide tour, the Great British Circus found itself at the centre of attempts to ban the use of animals in performances. Mentions how The Born Free Foundation is concerned about plans to take African and Asian elephants on the tour, includes a quote by Will Travers.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1153345/Animal-welfare-charity-slams-plans-elephant-circus-act.html

WWW.TRUCKTREND.CO.UK - LAND ROVER TO SUPPORT EFFORTS IN HALTING ILLEGAL BUSHMEAT TRADE  (20 02 09)
Article about the increase of illegal bushmeat trade in Kenya, mentions BF and includes BF’s website link to view Land Rovers bushmeat film. 
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2009/163_news090220_land_rover_halting_illegal_bushmeat_trade/index.html

WWW.CARE2.COM - HERPES EPIDEMIC LEADS TO CALL FOR IMMEDIATE BAN ON ELEPHANT BREEDING AND IMPORTS IN U.S ZOOS  (22 02 09)
Blog piece about the epidemic of herpes virus in North American zoo elephants has led Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute (Born Free USA), a leading non-profit animal protection and conservation organization, to demand an immediate halt to the breeding.Links to BF USA website.
http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1056336

WWW.BANGKOKPOST.COM - END TOXIC TREATMENT (22 02 09)
Article dedicated to stray animals in Bangkok Thailand and how Thailand ranks fifth in a list of countries based on the amount of cruelty animals are subjected to mentions BFF
http://www.bangkokpost.com/leisure/leisurescoop/12108/end-toxic-treatment

WWW.AKTUALNE.CENTRUM.CZ – WEEK 8/2009 IN CZECH NEWS (23 02 09)
News article on news in Czech including a mix of politics, culture, ecology and sports which includes a piece titled ‘Happiest in the jungle’ and briefly mentions the story of Elsa, mentions the book BF and Joy Adamson. http://aktualne.centrum.cz/czechnews/clanek.phtml?id=630194

CATALONIATODAY.COM (19 02 09)
Blog about Susi the elephant and BF’s campaign to help save Susi. Mentions BFF and includes a quote by Daniel Turner.
http://cataloniatodayfeedback.blogspot.com/2009/02/susi-is-depressed.html

BUSINESSINBERKSHIRE.CO.UK - BUSINESS IN WINDSOR WINDSOR FESTIVAL 2009
Article about The Windsor Festival 12-15 March 2009.  Mentions that Virginia McKenna will be presenting her new book titled: ‘My life in My years’ at the festival and will be talking about how the Born Free movie, mentions BFF.
http://www.businessinberkshire.co.uk/pool-story.php?newsid=6176

THE SUNDAY LEADER LK ONLINE – THE POLITICS SURROUNDING BABY ELEPHANTS (15 02 09)
Article about baby elephants, mentions Born Free the movie, Joy Adamson, Elsa the lioness.
http://www.thesundayleader.lk/20090215/REVIEW.HTM

CHANNEL4.COM – 100 GREATEST TEARJERKERS – NUMBER 54 BORN FREE MOVIE (07 02 09)
Based on the true story of Joy and George Adamson, who raised a lion cub on their game reserve until she was ready to set off into the big wide world. The popular drama spawned a sequel and a TV series, but the real tears flowed at the end of the first film when a devastated Adamson couple finally released their pride and joy back into the wild.
http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/T/tearjerkers/results/60-51.html

ELEPHANT.CO.UK – ELEPHANT ‘GUARDS’ CHILD IN MYSTERY ENCOUNTER (03 02 09)
Article about a five-year-old child who was left unhurt after a 30-minute ordeal in which an elephant ‘guarded’ her from her worried father, according to The Telegraph in Calcutta. Includes a quote by Shelley Waterland, mentions BFF and links to BF’s website.

INDEX THE MAGAZINE – CHARITY OF THE MONTH    (FEBRUARY 2009) 
BORN FREE have been chosen for INDEX’S Charity of the month. Includes a quote by The Times about BF ‘Big enough to make a difference, but small enough to care’ mentions one of BF’s international coalition Species Survival Network, mentions People & Wildlife project & WildCRu department, includes BF’s website address and telephone number.

LAND ROVER MONTHLY (FEBRUARY 2009 EDITION)
Four page feature about Land Rover’s new market manager John Lloyd,  includes a section titled Biosphere Expeditions and includes BF’s logo and a brief overview about Born Free, mentions Virginia Mckenna, Elsa the lioness, includes a quote by Will Travers, mentions the Ethiopian Wolf project and includes BF’s website address
Includes a picture of Matilda the orphaned elephant, Born Free’s Sri lankan Defender 130 ‘Elephant Ambulance’ and BF Kenya.

VEGETARIAN MAGAZINE- SHALL WE GO TO THE ZOO?                             (SPRING 2009 EDITION) 
Double page feature about zoos, section titled Born to be Wild dedicated to Virginia Mckenna, Virginia writes about her work as a campaigner for animals.  Includes quotes by Virginia and mentions BF’s 25th Silver Anniversary, RGS in March and BF’s website address.

GEOGRAPHICAL - CRUEL TO BE KIND?       FEBRUARY 2009 
Five page article about the hunting of wild animals and asks the question can hunting be justified. Includes a section about BF’s view on the resumption of hunting leopards, includes a quote by Shelley Waterland and mentions BFF    

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