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Born free gives evidence against lion breeding in south africa

Born Free’s Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones gave evidence at this week’s Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs’ colloquium on the future of South Africa’s cruel and cynically commercial lion breeding industry.

France overturns ban on captive dolphin breeding

The Council of State - France's highest administrative court – overturned a ban on breeding dolphins in captivity, citing "an irregular consultation procedure."

Breeding ban for captive dolphins in france

Outdated legislation, which has regulated dolphinaria in France since 1981, has finally been updated and includes a breeding ban for captive dolphins across France.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of iconic film Born Free

Today marks 50 years to the day since the glittering Royal Film Performance of iconic wildlife film classic Born Free was held in London, with guest of honour Her Majesty the Queen.