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MPs to decide whether to support new duties to tackle online animal cruelty content.

Born Free has been made aware of statements which have been made in relation to a zoo planning application in Trowell, Nottinghamshire - Born Free does not support this application in any way.

Born Free is extremely sad to hear that Lolita, an orca held at Miami Seaquarium for the past 50 years, has reportedly died from kidney failure, just as plans were reportedly underway to try and release her.

Born Free is saddened to report the UK’s largest reptile show and market has found a new venue in Rotherham, following the decision by Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes to stop hosting the cruel and outdated event.

Born Free is urging supporters to support the bill one last time by writing to Rishi Sunak and Lord True.

One year on since the Irish zoo inspectorate announced its decision to investigate Dublin Zoo, Born Free’s Captivity Research Officer, Chris Lewis, looks back on what followed and what lessons need to be learned.

Head of Policy, veterinarian Mark Jones, explains why the UK's Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill represents an important opportunity for the UK to play its part in bringing trophy hunting to an end.

Born Free joins celebrities & charities calling for urgent action from UK politicians to protect our wildlife & environment for future generations.

Born Free staff and supporters joined colleagues and friends from animal welfare groups to lobby MPs in Westminster to bring an immediate end to badger culling.

Born Free’s Selfish Selfies campaign is raising awareness of the use of captive wild animals as props for souvenir photos and encouraging people to pledge not to support this exploitative industry. It’s a global issue affecting thousands of animals, explains Born Free’s Captivity Campaigns Information Coordinator Sarah Jefferson.