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Photograph of a group of protesters including Chris Packham, Olivia Evand and Megan McCubbin outside a historic building holding signs and banners advocating to ban trail hunting and strengthen the Hunting Act. Signs feature a white bear logo with

Born Free rallies for change to trail hunting law

Born Free joined over 500 people outside Parliament to call for change to strengthen the Hunting Act, and highlight the importance of a trail hunting ban.
A barbary macaque sitting on the pavement with a chain around its neck

Calling for action this International Macaque Week

It’s time to celebrate these remarkable and diverse monkeys. But it’s also time for action – macaques are heavily exploited and they need your help.
Photograph showing close-up of two rhinoceroses in grassy habitat, with one rhino's head and horn touching the side of the other rhino's body. The image highlights texture of rhino skin, prominent horns, and natural environment.

South Africa progresses rhino horn trade plans

New plans published this month could mean disastrous impact for wild rhinos.
Photograph of a giraffe inside an enclosure viewed through horizontal bars, with a child’s silhouette in the foreground. The setting features a large arched window providing natural light and hay covering the floor, emphasizing a zoo environment.

200 years of zoos: a time for reflection, not celebration

The untimely death of a young elephant at London Zoo led to the start of our charity. As the zoo marks their bicentenary, we consider 200 years of keeping wild animals captive in the UK’s capital.
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MSPs discuss animal welfare ahead of Scottish elections

Hustings event in Edinburgh sees candidates quizzed on how they will take action for animals.
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New study questions effectiveness of British zoo inspection process

A new paper authored by members of Born Free’s Policy Team, highlights concerns with the consistency of inspections, their ability to detect non-compliance and drive improvements.
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A week in Brazil, advocating for animals

Born Free’s Policy Advisor Ian Redmond OBE reflects on a critical meeting of the United Nations’ Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).
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UK government finally introduces new restrictions on lead ammunition

New restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition have been laid before Parliament and come into force in England, Wales and Scotland today.
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Is South Africa backtracking on lion breeding & canned hunting?

Born Free warns against any reversal of the phasing out of South Africa’s captive lion breeding industry.
Two orcas swimming inside a glass fronted pool at Marineland

Urgent action needed for Marineland orcas

Born Free urges French and Spanish ministers to block any move to Loro Parque dolphinarium.