Exotic animals are not status symbols. They are sentient beings who belong in the wild. "Pet" ownership causes untold suffering. Stand with us to protect all wildlife: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #wildlifeconservation #protectwildlife #exoticpets

Animal of the Week: The Grizzly 🐻 A subspecies of brown bear; strong, smart & fast. They can run 35mph, weigh 500kg+ and are one of a handful of species to use tools. Help us keep them out of captivity:.🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #animaloftheweek

Animal of the Week: Cheetah 🐆.⚡ 0–60mph in 3 secs 🌍 <7,000 in the wild 🐾 Can’t roar 📉 Face extinction from habitat loss & poaching. Help protect them & other animals suffering around the world: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #animaloftheweek

Animal of the Week: The Otter 🦦 They're clever, curious & incredibly social. Some mate for life, some use tools and all have the densest fur on Earth! With 13 species worldwide, they’re vital to their ecosystems. 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #animaloftheweek

Every week, Free The Wild is made aware of 5-10 new cases that urgently need support. Please consider a small donation so that we can improve the lives of these and hundreds of other captive animals across the world 🌎 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild

Elephant rides = lifelong suffering. Abuse, chains & trauma hidden behind friendly and ethical “eco-tourism.” Don’t be fooled. Be the change. 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #bantherides #elephantconservation

Yesterday was #WorldRainforestDay 🌿 So today we’re celebrating the Jaguar — the largest cat in the Americas and a top rainforest predator!.Fun fact: Jaguars love water, unlike their leopard cousins!.🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwgloabl #freethewild #AnimalOfTheWeek

We’re hoping to build a wildlife sanctuary of our very own in South Africa — a true refuge for animals saved from captivity and cruelty. Be part of it and help us create a future of freedom: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #fundraising #donate

The wild works in remarkable ways. until we interfere. Take a read of our latest article to explore the good, the bad and the ugly side of wildlife tourism:.🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #wildlifetourism #notanotherzoo

Animal of the Week: Barred Owl 🦉 Over 450,000 are to be culled in the US & Canada to protect Spotted Owls. The problem is habitat loss, not owl competition 💔.🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #barredowl #spottedowl

Since Cecil’s death, 100+ lions have been shot & shipped to the UK as trophies alongside elephants, leopards & more. Labour pledged a ban, but nothing came. Write to your MP and demand change: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #banhuntingtrophies

Captive breeding rarely leads to true wildlife conservation. Without wild habitats, what’s the point? Our latest blog breaks down the myth, the reality and the way forward: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #captivebreeding

Animal of the Week: Armadillo! Their name means “Little armoured one” in Spanish, they can float by inflating their stomaches & they can sleep up to 16 hrs/day. Let’s protect the weird & wonderful. 🧡 FTW.#ftw #freethewild #armadillo #animaloftheweek

We're fighting for 🦧 Bua Noi in Pata Zoo 🐻 Armenia's caged bears 🐆 Leopard Genome Project & 🌍 Our SA Sanctuary. Please donate to help us improve these animals' lives: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #fundraising #donate #conservation

Armenia’s bears are still caged, starved and forgotten. Please help us support International l Animal Rescues in their mission to save Aram, Nairi & Lola. 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #freebears #armenia #intlanimalrescue

Animal of the Week: ORANGUTAN 🦧.Brilliant and 97% human — they use tools, build beds in trees. and face extinction thanks to human activity. Please, help us end the suffering of captivite wildlife: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #animaloftheweek

10 years after Cecil the lion was killed, the UK Gov is issuing import permits for CHEETAH "trophies" 💔 They are already on the brink - under threat from all other predators. and now us!? This cruelty MUST end. 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #bantrophyhunting

Wikie, Keijo & 12 dolphins at Marineland Antibes are under daily care by dedicated staff. Efforts to relocate them face challenges, but they're not abandoned. Sea Shepherd France has pledged €5M for their welfare. 🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #marineland #antibes

The Animal of the Week: Pine Marten - Once nearly extinct in the UK, these agile forest-dwellers are being reintroduced to help rebalance native ecosystems - even keeping invasive grey squirrels in check! 💪.🧡 FTW.#ftw #ftwglobal #freethewild #animaloftheweek

We’re raising funds for:.🌊 Marineland France investigation.🧬 Leopard DNA research.🏡 FTW Sanctuary build.🦁 Lion cub rescue.Please help us make a difference in these animals lives: 🧡 FTW.#ftw #freethewild #donate #conservation