More than 2,000 dangerous wild animals kept as pets in Britain, study finds IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
The dangerous wild animals being kept as pets in UK amid concerns over threat to public Actress Dame Joanna Lumley, Born Free’s founder patron, has called for a change in the law The Independent UK · Jul 21
Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus Animal welfare charities say marmoset could be ‘first of many’ since new law on primate licenses and microchipping The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
London Aquarium to phase out gentoo penguins after pressure from campaigners . Campaigners highlighted that the birds in London were kept in an indoor basement enclosure Evening Standard · May 29
‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”. Euronews · May 19
‘A life among the trees’: Bristol zoo’s gorillas move out of town Five miles from their former city zoo, seven gorillas are exploring their new ‘African forest’ home The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Protesters demand penguins 'trapped in basement' of London aquarium are set free The ‘Free the 15’ campaign claims the Sea Life London Aquarium is keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions without sunlight Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Protesters call for release of penguins ‘trapped in basement’ of London aquarium Campaigners have claimed the Sea Life London Aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, are keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions for profit. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Eerie scene at abandoned zoo: Trapped gorillas still knocking on windows years after closure The zoo keepers say they only lock them up in buildings because trespassers pose a risk. We Got This Covered · Oct 18, 2025
Alpaca, donkey and bear enthusiasts in court over £1.9m will of llama-loving pensioner Candia Midworth was a passionate animal-lover, who kept and bred llamas at her Surrey farm The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Conservationists call for urgent phaseout of keeping great apes in zoos Wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation is urging the public not to visit attractions that keep great apes in captivity. Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025
Monkey rescued after being found 'stressed' and addicted to marshmallows A young monkey was rescued from a bird cage after being found “stressed” and with an “addiction to marshmallows” The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025
Holidaymakers warned to avoid ‘miserable’ attractions in France and Spain A charity has told the public to avoid these holiday spots The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
This Land Speed Car Is Actually a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Aaron Boss of RSD had an idea. But as so often happens, it quickly spiraled into insanity and a belly tank land speed car with a Harley-Davidson heart. RideApart · May 14, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024 ‘It was wet. It was filthy. It was aggressive. I said, I’ll take the racoon. But keeping exotic pets is cruel’ Lindsay McKenna’s wildlife centre takes in exotic animals when owners can’t cope. She and other experts fear the law is failing the very animals it is designed to protect
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024 More than 2,700 dangerous wild animals kept in homes in Great Britain Venomous snakes, primates and wildcats among creatures in domestic settings, wildlife charity Born Free finds
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Tourists warned against taking ‘selfish selfies’ with captive animals New campaign shines light on the explotation of animals who ‘suffer for the sake of a souvenir photograph’
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Call for ban on zoos keeping polar bears as captivity ‘adds to global warming’ Greenhouse gas emissions created by keeping wild animals exacerbate climate crisis, report says
Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2023 When an Edinburgh woman was mauled by a puma in a notorious local pub The cat was known to hiss and spit at customers all through the evening, while go-go dancers performed nightly. Locals who frequented Fairley's maintained that it was ‘not a friendly beast’.
Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023 Lioness killed 'almost instantly' in attack by lion at Longleat Safari park The incident happened in front of visitors to the popular park
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 Virginia McKenna: My damehood belongs to those fighting to end animal suffering The 91-year-old actress said she and her husband Bill Travers ‘shared a belief in the power’ of everyone to change society.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 UK’s ‘worst zoo’ where 486 animals died and keeper was mauled to death ‘failed to meet basic standards’ The zoo overfed giraffes, left sloths out in the cold and confined rhinos to ‘tiny stalls’, report says
Edinburgh Live · Oct 6, 2022 Reason why Edinburgh park is being taken over by dozens of life-size bronze lions The majority of them can be found in the Meadows, but three members of the pride will be on display in St Andrew Square garden and all will be up for sale afterwards.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022 Pride of life-sized bronze lions go on display in Edinburgh The feline sculptures each represent a true story behind the life of a lion in the wild.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 ‘Hundreds’ of ivory items remain on sale in UK despite near total ban – charity The import, export and dealing of elephant ivory items of all ages – not only those produced after a certain date – became illegal in June.