New report: uk’s exotic pet boom is a ‘ticking timebomb’
Born Free and the RSPCA call for an urgent review of current exotic pet legislation following joint report.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Challenge to badger cull due as bern convention bureau considers alleged breach case
Complaint alleges UK Govt in breach of international wildlife treaty obligations after failing to consider cull impact on badger population.
Badger killing set to continue in spite of government assurances of an ‘exit strategy’
Current strategy could see badgers being targeted for many years to come.
Born free raises concerns ahead of uk’s largest reptile show
Charity urges organisers and members of the public to take action against cruel and outdated event.
Virginia mckenna’s statement on the death of geronimo
Our Founder Patron Virginia McKenna OBE comments on news that Geronimo the alpaca has been euthanised this week.
Born free calls on world conservation congress to prioritise one health and forest protection
Born Free has drafted and submitted two ‘New and Urgent Motions’ for consideration by the Congress.
Double lion drama
Born Free helps save two lions in Kenya, despite their life-threatening injuries.
In praise of primates
Join us in celebrating these remarkable and ingenious family animals.
Puzha returns to the wild
The final remaining bear cub rescued last year has just gone free in Russia!
Farewell dembel
We are very sad to report that Dembel, a member of our Cheetah Family, has died.