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Government responds to Born Free petition

21/12/2018

There are almost 5,000 dangerous wild animals kept privately under licence across Britain, outside zoos. While some of these animals may be kept on farms, or by rescue centres, a worryingly large number are kept as pets.

Malawi government rejects trophy hunting proposal

21/12/2018

Born Free has welcomed news that the Malawi government has rejected a proposal to reintroduce trophy hunting inside the country’s protected wildlife areas.

Monkey found dead on london street

21/12/2018

The body of a primate, thought to be a black-tufted marmoset, was found dead on a north London street last week by a member of the public. The animal had suffered severe injuries and was missing part of its face.

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Born free’s 18 highlights of 2018

21/12/2018

As the year draws to a close, we look back at some of our biggest achievements. Here’s our 18 highlights of 2018…

Born free welcomes uk ivory trade ban

20/12/2018

Born Free has welcomed the passing of the Ivory Bill into UK law.

Born free reacts to 2018 badger cull figures

18/12/2018

Born Free's reaction to news that 32,601 badgers were killed across 30 licensed culling zones in the west of England.

Limbe wildlife centre at christmas

17/12/2018

In a guest blog, Laura Craddock, Fundraising and Communications Manager at the Born Free-supported Limbe Wildlife Centre, explains how staff are preparing for their busiest time of the year.