Abnormal behaviour in captive animals: What is zoochosis?
WEBIn 1992, Bill Travers MBE, Co-Founder of Born Free, first coined the term ‘zoochosis’ to describe this obsessive, repetitive behaviour, and described zoo animals behaving abnormally as ‘zoochotic’. Born Free’s 1993 Zoochotic Report film, using more than three years of video observations in over 100 zoos in Europe, North America and ...
Born Free Foundation - We Are Born Free - Since 1984 we have …
WEBBorn Free needs you to Raise The Red Flag, and report the suffering of animals in captivity, so that we can take action to make it end. Share your eyewitness reports, and use our map to avoid visiting facilities where wild animals are being exploited.
Happy birthday Virginia! - Born Free
WEBJun 7, 2024 · June is a special and emotional month for me and all at Born Free, as we celebrate the 93 rd birthday of Dame Virginia McKenna – or as I prefer to call her, my Mum.. It was 40 years ago this year, that, together with my late father, Bill, we sat around the kitchen table, wondering how to respond to the senseless destruction of Pole Pole, the young female elephant at London Zoo.
Dangerous Wild Animals Map - Born Free
WEBBorn Free’s 2023 survey reveals that over 2,700 dangerous wild animals are licensed to be kept privately in Great Britain (and there may be many more kept without a licence). A total of 187 private addresses across 126 local authorities hold licences to keep dangerous wild animals such as lions, tigers, crocodilians and venomous reptiles!
Everything you need to know about tigers - Born Free
WEBTigers use scent to communicate – they spray urine and rub scent on trees and bushes to inform other cats of their whereabouts and to mark their territory. Females give birth to a litter of two or three cubs after a 90 – 110 day pregnancy. Cubs spend a lot of time playing, during which they learn how to stalk, fight and communicate.
Adopt An Animal Today - Born Free
WEBSupporting a wild animal through adoption is a great way to help fund our work to protect threatened and endangered species. You can click on one of the links below, or even give us a call if you would prefer – our friendly team would be delighted to help. Please call: +44 (0)1403 240 170.
Everything you need to know about leopards - Born Free
WEBLeopards tend to be shy animals, being very elusive. Leopards have several forms of communication, although the vocalisations (sounds they make) are limited. Leopards may roar, saw (also known as coughing or rasping), chuff, growl, purr, grunt and mew (by cubs and juveniles). The main method of communication is with scents.
Remembering Bill Travers MBE - Born Free
WEBMar 29, 2019 · Today we fondly remember our Co-Founder Bill Travers MBE, who passed away on 29th March 1994. In this very special blog, our Co-Founder Virginia McKenna OBE reflects on his life. On March 29th it will be 25 years since my husband, Bill, died. A quarter of a century. However you say it, it is a very long time.
About Us - Born Free
WEBOur History. In 1966, Virginia McKenna DBE and Bill Travers MBE starred in the classic wildlife film Born Free. The film told the true story of conservationists Joy and George Adamson who rescued a lioness cub called Elsa and successfully returned her to the wild. Virginia and Bill went on to make several wildlife films together, including in ...
Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?
WEBJul 22, 2021 · Our New Report Reveals Just 4.2% Of Consortium Of Charitable Zoos (CCZ) Members’ Income Goes To Field Conservation, Despite Progressive “Powerhouses In Conservation” Claims. Will Travers OBE, Born Free’s Co-Founder and Executive President stated: “Zoos claim to be ‘Powerhouses in Conservation’, …