Brits are going crazy for pet snakes. And it’s getting out of hand www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...

A closed season to protect pregnant hares was promised – where is the legislation? www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/d...

Escaped tiger killed by police in Germany - Born Free urges governments to take action following another tragic incident involving a privately kept big cat www.bornfree.org.uk/news/escaped...

More than a million live birds imported to Asia in 15 years, report finds news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

At world’s largest shark conference, scientists warn of a grim outlook across the board news.mongabay.com/2026/05/at-w...

Labour government ignores previous promises on nature, as King’s speech fails to mention any forthcoming protections for animals www.bornfree.org.uk/news/2026-ki...

Southern African Development Community reclaims lead role in global ivory trafficking eia-international.org/news/souther...

Born Free rallies for change to trail hunting law - Charity joined over 500 people outside Parliament to call for change to strengthen the Hunting Act, and highlight the importance of a trail hunting ban. www.bornfree.org.uk/news/born-fr...

Rewilding giants: captive elephants rehomed in Europe’s first sanctuary www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Chris Packham calls for Government to ban ‘sociopathic’ trail hunting www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Group links wildlife trafficking ‘crisis’ to social media mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/24952/

Portugal’s last circus elephant to begin new chapter at Pangea - Julie the elephant will join Kariba at the Born Free–backed elephant sanctuary – the first of its kind in Europe. www.bornfree.org.uk/news/portuga...

Born Free criticises vet gallery plans at London Zoo www.vettimes.com/news/vets/ex...

This Hedgehog Awareness Week (3rd – 9th May), help turn good intentions into real impact The Hedgehog Pledge is all about simple actions: Safer gardens Better access for wildlife More wild spaces Make a promise to help hedgehogs with @BHPS www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/take-the-hed... #HedgehogWeek

Florida opens criminal probe into Sloth World after dozens of animal deaths www.wusf.org/courts-law/2...

The value of South Africa’s wildlife shouldn’t be in the hands of wealthy foreign hunters news.mongabay.com/2026/04/the-...

British Colombia SPCA celebrates Government decision to ban all exotic cat ownership spca.bc.ca/news/bc-spca...

As the Zoological Society of London reaches 200 years old, Born Free calls for reflection, not celebration www.bornfree.org.uk/news/200-yea...

Spain set to introduce 'positive list' system to restrict exotic pet keeping en.postposmo.com/Everything-t...

Biodiversity Loss Raises Risks to Global Public Health unu.edu/iigh/journal...

Older and Wiser: How Elder Animals Help Species to Survive e360.yale.edu/features/lon...

Over 31 sloths have died at an I-Drive attraction in Orlando and they're not even open yet orlandoshine.com/over-31-slot...

To tackle trafficking in gibbons, experts probe what drives demand news.mongabay.com/2026/04/to-t...

Legal fight deepens over lion bone trade from South Africa www.conservationaction.co.za/legal-fight-...

Cost of living and mental health crisis driving mass animal rescues, says RSPCA www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Iceland Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free After Shocking Investigation Exposes Animal Suffering worldanimalnews.com/2026/04/07/i...

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers www.npr.org/2026/04/09/n...

War on Iran disrupts efforts to save the Asiatic cheetah, world’s rarest big cat news.mongabay.com/2026/04/war-...

Inside the illegal lion trade - Growing demand for lion bones, skins, teeth, and claws poses a serious new threat to the species www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

Born Free’s Policy Advisor Ian Redmond OBE reflects on a critical meeting of the United Nations’ Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) www.bornfree.org.uk/news/a-week-...

UK government finally introduces restrictions on lead ammunition www.bornfree.org.uk/news/uk-gove...

A more treacherous terrain for the world's species as UK erodes its wildlife trade rules tracyk.substack.com/p/a-more-tre...

Singapore resort said to halt controversial dolphin sourcing, breeding news.mongabay.com/2026/03/sing...

Is South Africa backtracking on lion breeding & canned hunting? www.bornfree.org.uk/news/is-sout...

Scientists recorded a sperm whale birth up close for the first time. They discovered something extraordinary www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

Exotic pet trade thrives in China despite welfare concerns www.thedailystar.net/news/asia/ch...

Culling of wolf pack in Kent raises serious ethical questions for zoos www.bornfree.org.uk/news/culling...

Born Free’s Captivity Research and Policy Manager, Chris Lewis, discusses the often-overlooked potential ecological consequences when animals escape from zoos www.bornfree.org.uk/news/samba-t...

A call for scrutiny of the veterinary profession - vet Steven McCulloch highlights some uncomfortable truths about the veterinary profession blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

By protecting tigers ‘we save so much more,’ says Debbie Banks of @eia-news.bsky.social news.mongabay.com/podcast/2026...

Rhino trade set to be revived as South Africa's new minister signals worrying shift in wildlife policy www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026...

The Michelin Green Guide will no longer recommend animal-based tourist attractions www.speciesunite.com/news-stories...

Born in captivity or stolen from the wild: How exotic animals become pets in Europe www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/b...

BORN FREE ADVOCATES FOR MIGRATORY SPECIES AT BRAZIL CMS COP www.bornfree.org.uk/news/born-fr...

African Elephants and Big Trees wellbeingintl.org/african-elep...

Notorious "diamond king" arrested in major breakthrough against transnational wildlife trafficking env4wildlife.org/2026/03/12/b...

Early Warnings: What New Research Signals for the Future of Africa’s Lions panthera.org/blog-post/ea...

Trump Administration Signals Potential Rollback of Lifesaving Protections for Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale awionline.org/press-releas...

Killjoys or animal advocates: is the Green Party right about zoos? www.bornfree.org.uk/news/killjoy...