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Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary Elections – what they mean for wildlife

We look at what the upcoming elections mean for wild animals, and how supporters in Scotland and Wales can get involved.
A chimpanzee sitting on a platform of an indoor zoo enclosure

Killjoys or animal advocates: Is the Green Party right about zoos?

The debate over the future of zoos in the UK has intensified after the Green Party reaffirmed its policy calling for the abolition of traditional zoos and private animal collections.
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Our Footsteps to Freedom auction is now open!

Bid from the comfort of your own home on an amazing array of lots, from naming your own lion, to wild holidays, and sought after art.
Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers sitting on top of a vehicle with two lions

What’s your favourite wildlife book?

Which kids’ book would you, or the young people in your life, like to shout about? To celebrate World Book Day, we’d love to hear your recommendations, and have a few ideas of our own too.
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Born Free calls on MPs to support animal welfare abroad

Born Free co-hosts parliamentary event to urge action on implementing ban on advertising activities abroad which exploit wild animals.
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Shocking number of tiger deaths in Thai facilities

Born Free is appalled to hear reports of the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand over a two-week period in February.
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How education nurtures future conservation leaders in Zambia

Born Free is proud to support Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, a grass-roots organisation encouraging thousands of local school children to cherish the wild.
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Punch the macaque: Born Free calls again to avoid ‘famous’ animals in zoos

Punch is the latest in a line of animals in zoos gaining online popularity, however Born Free urges fans and the wider public not to visit them.
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Businesses must take action to protect nature

In an urgent wake up call, a major report approved by governments worldwide calls on companies to take responsibility for biodiversity loss.
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South Africa proposes concerning trophy hunting quotas

Born Free is deeply concerned that the South African Government has announced plans for new export quotas of hunting trophies.