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An orangutan sitting on the branches of a tree

30 Interesting Orangutan Facts for Kids and Adults

These magnificent apes have long arms, an orange coat and are very intelligent. Find out everything you need to know about orangutans with our fun facts!
A capybara lying down on the grass with another in the backgrouns

Cafés are no place for wild animals like capybaras

In response to plans for an interactive capybara café in England, Born Free alongside Animal Aid, Freedom for Animals, OneKind, the RSPCA and World Animal Protection has released a position statement.
A photo of a chimpanzee sitting on the grass with their arms folded across their chest

30 Interesting Chimpanzee Facts for Kids and Animal Lovers

How much do you know about one of our closest animal cousins? Find out more through these fascinating facts...
Chris Lewis, Adeline Lerambert and Will Travers standing together in front of a banner

The ethics of captivity: a landmark gathering

What is the impact of keeping wild animals in captivity and can it ever be morally justified? Born Free attended a prestigious University of Oxford summer school to consider the issues.
A young gorilla sitting amonsgt green bushes and plants with an adult gorilla in the background

30 Interesting Gorilla Facts for Kids and Curious Minds

How much do you know about the largest Great Ape? Find out more through these fascinating facts...
An orangutan sits on the concrete floor of its enclosure at Dudley Zoo

Jungle not jail for our closest cousins

Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.
A solitary tiger in a barren zoo enclosure

Zoo breeding tragedies highlight the need for a Roar-Free UK

Ten months on from the release of Born Free’s hard-hitting report, ‘Clawing at the Cages’, recent events continue to highlight why big cats simply do not belong in zoos.
Two African elephants touch heads

Elephants at Shanghai Wild Animal Park: Born Free reaction

Born Free is extremely concerned to see videos and images circulated featuring the African elephants at Shanghai Wild Animal Park, China.
A mother rhino with her calf in a concrete enclosure

Planning application for new zoo in Cumbria denied

Born Free welcomes the news that the previous management team at South Lakes Safari Zoo will not be opening a new zoo in Cumbria.
Two orcas are in a small and shallow-looking swimming pool

Plight of orcas and dolphins at Marineland continues

Born Free is extremely concerned by recent revelations regarding the health and welfare of orcas Wikie and Keijo, and 12 bottlenose dolphins, at the Marineland dolphinarium in Antibes, France.