Study reveals that vast majority of community members near Kruger NP in SA support humane, wildlife-friendly conservation and are ready to move away from trophy hunting in favour of more ethical alternatives that protect both animals and livelihoods. kbc.co.ke/communities-de…

Fury as children demand captive penguins be freed from 'evil' aquarium express.co.uk/news/uk/208685…

Powerful travel businesses are intensifying their lobbying of the government against enforcing the crucial Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act. Please write urging government to honour its pre-election promises. zurl.co/8hL1i

Trophy hunted: Another Hwange collared pride male lion - a decade on from the killing of Cecil, when will the carnage end? africageographic.com/stories/trophy…

On World Ranger Day '25 we honour the brave men & women working tirelessly to protect the world's wildlife. It's a diverse profession, yet rangers are bound by a common cause – to conserve, sustainably use, & equitably share the benefits of the rich diversity of life on Earth

Long read on the ethics of keeping great apes in captivity, triggered by Born Free Foundation's report. Second half of the article is my reflections on 50 years of meeting apes in zoos all over the world, as well as in their natural habitat. Do post your views... mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/b…

Wild animals belong in the wild. "'The zoo industry and the Government must take note of changing public attitudes and, based on scientific evidence of ape cognition and ecology, heed the recommendations in Born Free’s new report.'"

It’s time to end this horror show . It was in the manifesto ⁦The Labour Party⁩ . . . why not get on with banning imports to the UK ? Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

With health and good fortune, an elephant can walk the earth up to 70 years. As we nurture the orphans of today, we must think even bigger — safeguarding their future and ensuring that elephants always have a place on our planet. With #WorldElephantDay (August 12) just a week

Made it!!! 27,000 steps in all! #worldlionday isn't until Sunday 10th August - so plenty of time to celebrate lions, support Born Free Foundation, make a donation, and make a difference! Want to donate (every single pound helps)? Use the link in my Pinned Post. Huge thanks Willx

WORLD LION DAY...🇿🇦 Africa's Lion King is losing his crown, less than 20,000 Wild Lions Roam Africa & 90℅ of their habitat has been lost. One of their last strongholds is Kruger National Park in South Africa. Please visit our Park. Donate directly to our Parks. World LION Day!

Extended version of my blog, 'Captives - Reflections on 50 years of encountering apes in zoos and the wild'. Includes extracts from my unpublished 1991 report for Zoo Check, now Born Free Foundation - recognises some progress but time for an ethical re-think. bornfree.org.uk/news/the-capti…

As a beautiful family of elephants crosses the railway track at Madukkarai in Coimbatore, an AI-powered early warning system by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department ensures their safe passage, a sight that fills the heart with warmth. What better tribute to elephants on the

For many people, meeting a non-human being is a life-changing experience, wonderful in the literal sense of filling you with wonder, if the meeting is with mutual trust and curiosity rather than fear and aggression. That wonder prompted this poem: 4apes.com/poetry/item/15…