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We work tirelessly to ensure all wild animals are treated with compassion and respect. #KeepWildlifeInTheWild. President & Co-Founder @willtravers
Horsham, West Sussex
Joined February 2009
It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our beautiful lioness Bellone. Bellone was rehomed from the circus and in 2022 moved to her forever home at Shamwari Big Cat Sanctuary, where she enjoyed three and a half years of peace and tranquility. Rest in peace, Bellone ❤️
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One week left to Walk on the Wild Side! . 🐾 Walk or run 23,000 steps.🐾 Raise money for lions.🐾 Get your free T-shirt!. Find out more and get your walking shoes ready 👟 👇. . 🎥: @georgelogan
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Passionate about wildlife & want to do more?. On 11 Sept the first ever #WildSummitUK in Bristol will bring together campaigners, policy makers, nature experts & more 📣. Be part of a day celebrating nature & pushing for action to restore it🌱. Tickets:
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You’re in control. When you speed, you’re more likely to lose it. Learn more about the dangers of driving too fast.
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People are key to the future of wild animals. By understanding nature's relevance to our lives, we can protect biodiversity, support wildlife populations, and improve how people treat wild animals! 🦁🐘🦒. Share our vision? Subscribe to our updates here ➡️
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Swipe to spot the difference 👀. We believe whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) deserve to be wild and free, not exploited in captivity for so called entertainment. Are you with us? Join the #TankFree movement today ✍️:.
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Make America Fentanyl Free supports President Trump’s efforts to end the fentanyl crisis.
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White rhinos are the second-largest land mammals on Earth, but these giants are fast - reaching speeds of 40-55kph! Whilst speed helps them evade threats, they still need protection. 🩶🦏. Don't let the sun set on rhinos. Adopt and help keep them safe:
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It's time to go #TankFree. Stand with us to oppose keeping dolphins, whales and porpoises in captivity. Let's show the global tourism industry that captive suffering and exploitation is not entertainment and we won't stand for it. 🚫. Add your name✍️:
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On International Orangutan Day, we’re celebrating these awesome apes! 🦧🧡. Did you know, orangutans are expert climbers, and build treetop nests every night to sleep in! See more fun facts below 👇. Love orangutans? Adopt orphan Timtom today ➡️
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Reports that Government planning proposals that could undermine species protections & limit rights of communities to challenge decisions🚨. Government must ensure the planning system is #WilderByDesign & stand up for wildlife that we’re lucky enough to still have in the UK 🌱
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage draw lands in Washington, DC, this December. The Kennedy Center will host the biggest milestone yet on the road to football’s largest World Cup. ⚽
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Following the launch of our report on the plight of great apes in zoos, acclaimed ape expert and Born Free Policy Advisor, Ian Redmond OBE, reflects on his encounters with apes behind bars, and asks: what’s changed for the captives? 💔. Read more ⬇️.
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Shujaa is one of Meru’s most recognisable elephants, with one tusk and a distinctive ear tear! 🐘 We monitor individual elephants and observe behaviours, which helps us protect them and support communities. 👉 Discover how data is saving Meru’s giants:
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Galloping into the weekend like. 🥳 . 🎥 Pixabay/tahagem_nin
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12 healthy baboons killed in Germany? Donating unwanted pets as zoo food in Denmark?. The news coming out of EU zoos is shocking - read our response 👇.
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Chimpanzees share up to 98.7% of their DNA with humans, but how much do you know about our closest animal cousins? 🧬🐒. Become a chimp champ, with these fascinating facts!. Learn more here ⬇️
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Intelligent. Majestic. Compassionate. Iconic. Happy #WorldElephantDay 🐘. Adopt an elephant with Born Free:
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Baby great apes = pure joy 🐵✨. Their home is the wild and they deserve a future in it. 🌿💚. Stand with us and pledge not to support great ape captivity 👇 .
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On #WorldLionDay, we have great news to celebrate! 🦁. Amir, a young lion previously presumed dead, has been spotted after 20 months in Meru National Park, by Mr Mohamed, a senior guide from @elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru!. Read Amir's incredible story 👇.
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