Stress, boredom and exploitation: life for wild animals in the travelling circus
By Born Free’s Dr Chris Draper, Head of Animal Welfare and Captivity.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
The global circus issue
Which countries still allow travelling circuses to use wild animals in their shows?
The normalisation of wild animals in entertainment
Have we become so used to seeing wild animals used in entertainment that we no longer see the cruelty, asks Born Free’s Beth Brooks?
The bitter bond wins people’s voice at the webby awards
Born Free’s hard-hitting animation The Bitter Bond, which tells the story of a captive lion born into South Africa’s brutal canned hunting industry, has been honoured with a People’s Voice Winner Award at The Webby Awards 2020.
Appeal court upholds uk ivory act – Born Free reaction
Born Free has welcomed the news that the Court of Appeal in London found that “the enactment by parliament of the trading ban contained in the Ivory Act 2018 was lawful”.
So you think you know rhino?
Here are some surprising facts about this ancient species
How to fundraise for Born Free from home
Born Free's Sarah Locke provides some ideas to get you started.
Sad goodbye to a wildlife champion
James Young 1955-2020
Born free urges china to ban wildlife trade
Born Free has joined 32 wildlife organisations and conservation experts from around the world to urge the Chinese government to shut down the production of and trade in wild animals in the country.
Why protect rhinos?
Find out how these amazing animals have a pivotal role in the ecosystem.