Speaking Out for Animals this ‘Report It’ Week
As the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition’s ‘Report It’ Week begins, Born Free highlights the ways members of the public can speak out about animal abuse and exploitation.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Four servals, two years on
Rescued from Belgium’s illegal pet trade and given a new life in South Africa, how has the quartet of long-legged wild cats settled into their forever home?
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.
Exposing ‘exotic pet’ ownership in the UK
King cobras, crocodiles and cougars - we reveal the wild animals being kept next door.
Pet primate licensing regulations pass Commons Committee
Born Free cautiously welcomes the Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations, which were endorsed by a Delegated Legislation Committee in the House of Commons on 31st January.
Speaking up for Snakes
Organisations, including Born Free, call on DEFRA to improve standards for snakes in pet shops.
Is it time to ban exotic pet ownership?
Born Free welcomes Good Morning Britain debate on the keeping of exotic pets.
UK Government blocks attempts to reinstate Kept Animals Bill
Today in Parliament, MPs voted on the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
Own goal by MK Dons FC ownership as UK’s largest reptile show heads to Milton Keynes
Born Free urges members of the public to take action against cruel and outdated Reptile Show by writing to host venue.