Government U-turns on badger culls
Thousands more badgers set to die under government proposals to extend culling as part of its bovine TB control policy.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Born Free welcomes progress towards UK hunting trophy ban
Bill to ban trophy imports passes its second stage in the House of Commons.
Born Free wins gold
Our powerful animation, Enough is Enough, triumphs at last night’s 2024 Smiley Charity Film Awards, in Leicester Square.
Nottinghamshire zoo plans opposed by Born Free rejected by local council
Born Free is pleased with the decision by Broxtowe Borough Council to reject the planning permission for a new zoo.
Pet Primate Licensing Regulations Pass into Law
Born Free cautiously welcomes new regulations requiring all primate owners in England to obtain a licence, which passed into law on 5th March.
Why are dangerous wild animals as pets such a problem?
Born Free’s Captivity Research Officer Chris Lewis considers Born Free’s latest research into dangerous wild animals kept in private residences across Britain, and the problems that exotic pet ownership poses.
Born Free calls for action on animal abuse in tourism
UK Government needs to act urgently to bring landmark legislation into effect.
New European crackdown on Environmental Crime
Born Free welcomes new Directive which will make trafficking wildlife in the EU increasingly risky for criminals.
Rhino poaching on the rise again in South Africa
Latest government figures from South Africa reveal an increase in rhino killing since 2020.
Reindeer review
With your help, our joint campaign to end the cruel use of live reindeer at UK events and call for a more compassionate Christmas 2023, had a big impact.