Publications & Resources

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An animated elephant in a circus is stood behind a microphone.

Creature Discomforts

For us, lockdown was temporary. For some animals, it's for life. Help us rescue wild animals from a lifetime of lockdown.
Two macaques perform on small panted bikes

The Circus – No Place for Wild Animals

Born Free is convinced the circus is no place for wild animals. The stresses of frequent transport, the inadequacy of minimal housing space, the exploitative displays in the ring, and frequent accusations of abuse; it is clear that life in a circus brings compromises and cruelty to wild animals.
Still from an animated video of a lion running towards a woman

Bitter Bond

Award-winning short film by Born Free Foundation
A dead lion turned into a rug is laid out on grass

Trophy Hunting: Busting the myths and exposing the cruelty

This report examines the scale, scope and impact of trophy hunting, and provides a critical analysis of claims made by trophy hunting proponents.
An elephant bobbing its head

Elephant Free UK Report

Born Free calls on the UK Government to phase out the keeping of elephants in zoos so we have an Elephant Free UK.
Two monkeys are dressed in clothes and riding bicycles

Wild Animals in Performance

This document offers an insight into the use of wild animals in a variety of different performance situations across the European Union.
Close up of a bearded dragon sitting on a dish filled with food

One Click Away

An investigation into the online sale of exotic animals as pets
A brown capuchin monkey sits in the corner of a room with wooden board walls

Pet Shop Primates

An investigation into the sale of non-human primates by licensed pet shops in England
Close up of an elephant looking through the bars of a zoo enclosure

Innocent Prisoner

The plight of elephants kept in solitary confinement in Europe