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Born Free needs you to Raise The Red Flag, and report the suffering of animals in captivity, so that we can take action to make it end. Share your eyewitness reports, and use our map to avoid visiting facilities where wild animals are being exploited.
New report shines light on the suffering of pet macaques
Sep 15, 2023 · The majority of the content featured infant macaques, who are typically removed from their parents at a very young age, sometimes just days old, in order to be sold into the pet trade. Commenting on the report, Born Free’s Head of Policy, veterinarian Dr Mark Jones, said: “Born Free has long opposed the trade in and keeping of primates as pets.
REMEMBERING ELSA: 60 YEARS ON - Born Free
Jan 24, 2021 · The Born Free charity, formerly Zoo Check, is 37 years old this year. The name sums up the soul and purpose of our work, which is even stronger today than when it started, all those years ago. And it is how it will always remain – in Elsa’s memory. Adopt a lion today and help us keep these animals in the wild where they belong.
Everything you need to know about polar bears - Born Free
Polar bears communicate through scent, sounds and body language. Their largely solitary existence and large home ranges mean vocal communication is not used regularly. If they feel threatened or aggressive, polars bears may hiss or growl. They also use a chuffing noise to communicate with their cubs or potential mates.
Drawn From The Heart - Born Free
Don’t miss Drawn From The Heart – the major new solo show by Gary Hodges, Britain’s best-selling pencil artist and one of the world’s most collectable wildlife artists working in the medium.. A loyal Born Free friend for 34 years, Gary is holding an exclusive private view and public exhibition in October 2024 at Central London’s spectacular Mall Galleries, to raise vital funds for ...
Learn About Born Free’s Heritage in Wildlife Rescue
About Us. Heritage. Born Free has a very special and unique history, shaped by some inspiring and much-loved individuals who embody our legacy and culture, and remind us of our core value that every individual matters. “It is hard to believe that it was so long ago – 1964 – that our lives changed forever, but making the film Born Free in ...
New report: uk’s exotic pet boom is a ‘ticking timebomb’
In a hard-hitting new joint report, The Exotic Pet-demic: UK’s ticking timebomb exposed, Born Free and the RSPCA say the extensive trade in and keeping of exotic wild animals in the UK presents a ‘ticking time bomb’ for animal welfare, species conservation and human and animal health. The report presents strong evidence that the private keeping of …
Q&a: dangerous wild animal ownership in the uk - Born Free
Apr 1, 2021 · DANGEROUS WILD ANIMAL OWNERSHIP IN THE UK Born Free Answers Your Questions. Following our recent revelations that increasing numbers of dangerous wild animals are being kept by private owners in Britain, and the broadcast of Britain’s Tiger Kings: On The Trail With Ross Kemp (ITV, March 30th and April 6th 2021), we …
Exposing ‘exotic pet’ ownership in the UK - Born Free
Feb 22, 2024 · New data, published by Born Free, exposes the shocking number of dangerous wild animals being kept legally as ‘pets’ in the UK. Today, we call for urgent action to tighten legislation to minimise risk to the public and safeguard the welfare of wild animals. Our research, which was carried out in 2023, reveals more than 2,700 dangerous wild ...
Adopt a Giraffe | Adoption Pack Included - Born Free
Helping us protect wild giraffes with a Giraffe Family adoption couldn’t be easier: Select the amount you want to pay by Direct Debit each month: £3, £5, £10 or more, or if you prefer a one-off payment you can choose to donate any amount from £36. Fill out your adoption details including the name on the certificate.