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A hippo raises its head above water with mouth wide open showing its teeth

UK ivory ban extension comes into force

Born Free celebrates as the UK Ivory Act extension enforces a near total ban on the import, export and selling of hippo, narwhal, sperm whale and orca ivory.
A photo of a wild hippo standing on grass with its mouth wide open

Parliament approves extension of UK’s Ivory Act

Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.
A photo of a baby pygmy hippo standing next to a tree trunk in a zoo

Born Free urges public not to visit Moo Deng or other ‘famous’ animals in zoos

With various animals in zoos gaining popularity online recently, Born Free urges fans and the wider public not to visit them.
A hippo grazing in a marshy area of grass

UK government tables legislation to extend Ivory Act to hippos and whales

DEFRA has announced that it has tabled legislation in Parliament to extend the UK’s ban on elephant ivory trade to other ivory-bearing species, specifically hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and orcas.

Born free’s latest ivory investigation

Our most recent UK ivory investigation reveals an encouraging reduction in ivory listings, but there is still work to be done.

UK Ivory Act to extend to hippos, walruses & whales

Born Free applauds today’s announcement by the UK Government of its intention to extend its domestic ban on ivory trade to hippos, walruses, narwhals, sperm whales, and orcas.

A tooth for a tooth?

On Elephant Appreciation Day, a new Born Free report reveals that Illegal online ivory sales persist and hippo ivory trade has increased despite Ivory Act implementation.

Born Free helps take down illegal ivory traders on eBay

We’re working with eBay and other platforms to help end the exploitation of wild animals. 

Investigating the online ivory trade

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch gives a personal insight into Born Free’s new report which uncovers disturbing evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online.

Will the UK’s new Ivory Act stop online ivory sales?

As the long-awaited Ivory Act is finally implemented, a Born Free investigation uncovers evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online. Read our report.