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Born Free issues response to President Trump’s AI parody video

Born Free issues a response to a Truth Social post by President Trump showing AI generated footage of him wrestling and taming a tiger.
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Does ‘Planet Zoo 2’ game reflect reality of modern zoos?

As the second edition of the popular simulation game launches, Born Free looks at how well it really represents how zoos operate.
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A tragedy. And an important question that must be asked.

Will Travers OBE, responds to the tragic tiger-related human fatality at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and asks whether current zoo safety standards do enough to effectively prevent people entering dangerous-animal enclosures.
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EU set to ban lead gunshot in major win for wildlife

The restriction would be a significant step towards protecting people, animals and the environment.
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Born Free warns Northern Ireland and Wales against badger culling

As the devolved nations consider wildlife controls, Born Free expresses concerns over possible badger culling plans.
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Welsh Government consults on hare & seal protections

Born Free welcomes proposal for stronger protections and invites supporters to respond to the consultation.
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Wildlife organisations urge Vantara to permanently end wild animal imports

Born Free joins call for Indian megazoo to make good on its promise to switch focus to conservation and genuine in situ sanctuary care.
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Born Free urges Australian government to extend ban on hunting trophy imports

An overwhelming majority of Australians want the federal government to honour its election commitment to expand restrictions on the importation of hunting trophies, according to a new national survey.
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Born Free joins call for social media users to report animal cruelty

This ‘Report It! Week’, we’re asking our supporters to help put an end to the exploitation of animals for clicks, likes and shares.
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Petition for reforming laws on wild animals as pets surpasses 10,000 signatures

The UK government is now obligated to provide a response to the petition supported by Born Free, calling for review and reform of dated legislation.