UK government finally introduces new restrictions on lead ammunition
New restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition have been laid before Parliament and come into force in England, Wales and Scotland today.
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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Is South Africa backtracking on lion breeding & canned hunting?
Born Free warns against any reversal of the phasing out of South Africa’s captive lion breeding industry.
Urgent action needed for Marineland orcas
Born Free urges French and Spanish ministers to block any move to Loro Parque dolphinarium.
Culling of wolf pack in Kent raises serious ethical questions for zoos
Born Free reacts to the recent news that Wildwood, Kent has culled its entire wolf pack as a ‘last resort’.
What Samba the capybara’s escape reveals about zoos and ecological risk
Born Free’s Captivity Research and Policy Manager, Chris Lewis, discusses the potential ecological consequences when animals escape from zoos.
How to help endangered animals
Discover ways to help endangered animals through everyday actions. From gardens to African savannahs, learn how to protect wildlife with Born Free.
Born Free advocates for migratory species at Brazil CMS COP
We’ll be attending the global platform for the conservation of migratory animals and their habitats – but what is it all about?
Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary Elections – what they mean for wildlife
We look at what the upcoming elections mean for wild animals, and how supporters in Scotland and Wales can get involved.
Killjoys or animal advocates: Is the Green Party right about zoos?
The debate over the future of zoos in the UK has intensified after the Green Party reaffirmed its policy calling for the abolition of traditional zoos and private animal collections.
Born Free calls on MPs to support animal welfare abroad
Born Free co-hosts parliamentary event to urge action on implementing ban on advertising activities abroad which exploit wild animals.