Vultures play a unique role in African ecosystems, removing carcasses and other waste from the environment. This reduces the spread of disease and contamination of water. Both the white-backed vulture and Rüppell’s vulture are critically endangered, facing a variety of threats. #wildlife #CITES

Hornbills are an iconic part of the savannah and forest landscapes in Africa. They are frugivores – meaning they thrive on mostly fruits – and they play an important role in seed dispersal.

It's #AnimalEnrichmentDay! Check out our blog to learn all about the social, structural, cognitive, food, and sensory enrichment tactics the caregivers at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary use to keep the hundreds of monkey residents healthy and happy! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/11/05/e...

The #MarineMammal Protection Act has historically worked harmoniously with the #EndangeredSpeciesAct. Now, proposed changes to the #ESA and the MMPA threaten whales, dolphins, sea lions, polar bears, and numerous other #wildlife species. Learn more & take action! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/11/05/b...

SPECIES HIGHLIGHT: #WhaleSharks are the world's largest fish species. They are filter feeders, meaning they swallow food whole and use their gills to filter the food from the water. #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

There are just two weeks until #CITESCOP20! Visit our website to learn all about #CITES, a vital mechanism for international #WildlifeConservation. www.bornfreeusa.org/citescop20

Dorcas gazelles are found in arid and semi-arid habitats across the Sahara, Horn of Africa, and Arabia. These small gazelles do not need to drink, instead relying on water found within the vegetation they eat. They face a variety of threats including uncontrolled hunting.

GOOD NEWS ALERT! 🚨 Read our new blog for some good news for wildlife! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/11/06/a... #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #AnimalWelfare

Miri was dumped outside of the home of a wildlife rehabber, found crying in a cat crate. Now, he's settling in at the Born Free Primate Sanctuary and making friends. Learn more on our website! www.bornfreeusa.org/primate-sanc... #PrimatesAreNotPets #WildlifeSanctuary #MonkeyRescue #MonkeySanctuary

Wally, Miri & Gizmo were rescued from the pet trade before becoming residents of the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. There are thousands of monkeys kept as "pets" in the U.S., and you can help. Take action TODAY to put an end to the cruel primate pet trade! bornfreeusa.org/cpsa #PrimatesAreNotPets

With our wildlife species adoption program, YOU can contribute to the conservation of your favorite species. Learn more during #NationalWolfAwarenessWeek! support.bornfreeusa.org/bfu-adopt-wolf #Wolves #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #GrayWolves

The #EndangeredSpeciesAct has a 99% success rate, and it has saved numerous species from #extinction including bald eagles & sea turtles. Our new blog explores how protecting endangered species helps fuel the economy. Learn more & take action to protect the #ESA! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/10/15/t...

Watch a recording of our recent webinar to learn from experts in #AnimalWelfare, #Conservation, and rescue about the plight of #GreatApes in zoos. www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/10/07/o...

Join the Wildlife Alert Team to be the first to know about... 🐒 New rescues at the Born Free USA Sanctuary! 🐺 Legislative actions to take and petitions to sign for #wildlife! 🦁 New reports, investigations, and campaign materials! www.bornfreeusa.org/newsletters/ #AnimalAdvocacy #AnimalActivism

Bidding ends TODAY! Check out the rest of the premium travel experiences and unique adventures available in our auction to help wildlife. astarauction.com/BornFreeUSA #AnimalSanctuary #MonkeySanctuary #WildlifeSanctuary #CharityAuction

This #WorldHabitatDay, use your voice to protect wild animals and their habitats. Write Congress today! www.bornfreeusa.org/defendnature/

REGISTER TODAY! Join us on Tuesday, October 7 for a webinar on the ways in which great apes suffer in zoos, and the extent to which zoos may or may not support true conservation efforts. bit.ly/ape-webinar #GreatApes #WildlifeConservation #Webinar

Bid TODAY to visit the Born Free USA #PrimateSanctuary! Meet the dedicated team, hear powerful rescue stories, and witness the lasting impact of individualized care in a facility typically closed to the public. astarauction.com/BornFreeUSA/ #WildlifeSanctuary #MonkeySanctuary #CharityAuction

Did you know that every #goose has a unique voice? Their “honking” call is individual to them. Honking is also used in flight to help maintain flock formation. Learn more fun facts about #geese: www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/co... #Wildlife #FunAnimalFacts

Momentous conservation news: the High Seas Treaty reached 61 ratifications, triggering its entry into force in early 2026. Learn about the importance of this treaty to environmental protection in our blog! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/09/23/b... #WildlifeConservation #MarineConservation #Conservation

Send message to lawmakers, sign petitions, and find resources like reports and databases in Born Free USA's Action Center! TAKE ACTION: www.bornfreeusa.org/action-center/ #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #AnimalWelfare #EndangeredSpecies #AnimalAdvocacy #AnimalActivism

Leg-hold traps injure companion animals like Maggie, children, and endangered #wildlife every year. See replies for three ways you can help stop #trapping! youtu.be/JBcbUfzJxdE

Wild animals need your help. A swathe of legal initiatives has been proposed that would strip vital protections from #whales, #wolves, wolverines, and many others. Write Congress TODAY to defend nature! www.bornfreeusa.org/defendnature/ #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ESA

Roman is a nine-year-old Japanese macaque at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. He loves to spend a lot of time high in the trees, and dates are one of his favorite treats! Learn more about the hundreds of rescued monkeys at the sanctuary: www.bornfreeusa.org/primate-sanc... #WildlifeSanctuary

We MUST act to preserve the beauty of the natural world. Write Congress TODAY to protect America’s wildlife, their habitats, and the laws that protect them. www.bornfreeusa.org/defendnature/ #NationalWildlifeDay #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #ESA

Essential #wildlife protection laws are under attack! Recent proposals threaten protections for whales, seals, manatees, polar bears, grizzly bears, #wolves, and wolverines among many others. 🔔 LEARN MORE & TAKE ACTION: bornfreeusa.org/defendnature/ #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ESA

Travis, otherwise known as Trav or Travy, is a 21-year-old Japanese macaque at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. Nuts are his favorite food! Follow along to learn more about the rescued monkeys at the sanctuary.

Visit our Action Center to learn how you can help... 🐒 End the primate pet trade. 🦊Get cruel traps off public lands. 🐘Stop trophy hunting. 🦁 And so much more. www.bornfreeusa.org/action-center/ #WildlifeConservation #AnimalWelfare #Wildlife #AnimalAdvocacy #AnimalActivism #KeepWildlifeInTheWild

Many popular #wildlife tourist attractions involve the exploitation and mistreatment of wild animals. Read our blog to learn how to avoid animal exploitation while on vacation. www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/06/30/b... #WildlifeConservation #Tourism #ResponsibleTourism #EcoTourism #AnimalWelfare

More than 1,600 trafficked birds were recently rescued by Nigerian authorities. Learn more about the seizure and Nigeria's efforts to stop #wildlife crime in our blog! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/08/13/m... #WildlifeConservation #Nigeria #WestAfrica #AfricanWildlife

🔔 12 HOURS TO TAKE ACTION! Submit your comments to USFWS in favor of protecting #pangolins under the #EndangeredSpeciesAct by 11:59 PM EDT TODAY! www.bornfreeusa.org/protect-pang... #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation #ESA

Fun facts about elephants on #WorldElephantDay! 🐘 Elephants are the largest land mammals. 🐘 Elephants are herbivores. 🐘 Of all mammals, elephants experience the longest pregnancies – 22 months! #WildlifeConservation #Elephants #Wildlife

Once an injured stray kitten, Huey the office cat is now the king of the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary! This #InternationalCatDay, visit our website to learn more about Huey's story. bornfreeusa.org/huey

In a hopeful step for #wolves, a federal judge struck down USFWS's decision to deny #EndangeredSpeciesAct protections for #GrayWolves in the Western U.S, sending the decision back to the agency for further consideration. www.courthousenews.com/gray-wolves-...

Trapping kills millions of animals every year. We fight #trapping by... ✅ Exposing cruelty through investigations & research. ✅ Fighting for legislation to restrict or ban trapping. ✅ Helping animals caught in traps by covering veterinary treatment, and more. www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/tr...

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All #apes, including humans, share defining characteristics. These, among other attributes, present significant welfare challenges for #GreatApes forced to live in captivity. Learn more in our new report, Our Captive Cousins: The Plight of Great Apes in Zoos. bornfreeusa.org/captivecousins

Born Free USA's Exotic Animal Incidents Database was cited in today's @washingtonpost.com analysis of #ExoticAnimal escapes, which highlights viral stories like that of Ed the zebra who escaped in Tennessee. www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...

The USDA's annual #mink survey confirms a decline in supply and demand associated with mink #FurFarming. We must reiterate the importance of outlawing this dangerous and unethical practice once and for all. Learn more & take action! www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/07/28/t...

It is part of Born Free's mission to ensure that wild places remain wild; that natural habitats continue to exist where wildlife can live & flourish in safety. Learn more about our #conservation work this #WorldConservationDay! www.bornfreeusa.org/2024/09/30/b... #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation

Captive breeding is not included in the #IUCN recommended #conservation actions for any species of great or lesser ape, yet #zoos claim their captive breeding programs benefit conservation. Learn more about #GreatApe conservation in our new report. bornfreeusa.org/captivecousins

Katanga, grandmother of #Harambe, was a #gorilla who died in 2015 at an estimated age of 52 years old. She was captured from the wild in 1969 as a young gorilla before ending up at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas. www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/an... #GreatApes #Gorillas #Wildlife

Alongside our new report, our new blog lays out the case against keeping #GreatApes in #zoos. Experts have confirmed that captive breeding has no place in great ape #conservation efforts, and keeping great apes in zoos is an #AnimalWelfare disaster. www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/07/22/t...

Humans share more than 98% of our DNA with other #GreatApes, meaning we share qualities like our need to live in community & value of freedom. Great apes in #zoos are like us yet we deny them all of these things; reducing them to exhibits for our entertainment. www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/an...

NEW RESEARCH JUST RELEASED! Explore our new report to learn why great apes like #chimpanzees, #gorillas, and #orangutans suffer in #zoos, and why we're calling for an end to keeping these animals on display for human entertainment. www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/an...

Three ways to help end the cruel primate pet trade: 1️⃣ Contact your legislators in support of the Captive Primate Safety Act! 2️⃣ Share this post. 3️⃣ Directly ask three friends to take action and share why it is important to you. TAKE ACTION HERE: advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...

Miri is the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary's youngest and tiniest rescue – he weighs only five pounds and is roughly 18 months old. He was found crying outside of a wildlife rehabber's home in Louisiana with a leash around his waist, which means he is most likely a victim of the primate pet trade.

Learn to coexist with snakes this #WorldSnakeDay! #Snakes are vital to the ecosystem, and our coexistence guide includes tips to live peacefully alongside them. www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/co... #WildlifeConservation #Snake #WildlifeCoexistence #WildlifeManagement #Wildlife

This #SharkAwarenessDay, read our blog to learn why large #shark species fare poorly in captivity – and share to spread the word! #Sharks are crucial to the health and balance of marine ecosystems, and therefore critical to keep in the wild! #Wildlife www.bornfreeusa.org/2025/07/08/i...

Lions, tigers, and bears – oh my! What's your favorite wildlife species? With our symbolic adoption program, you can protect your favorite animals to help keep them where they belong – in the wild. support.bornfreeusa.org/adopt-wildlife #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies