Photo by USFWS via: freeforcommercialuse.orgMany people are afraid of bats, and, although it is understandable why (some people are afraid of bats because they carry rabies or due to various horror films), the truth is that bats pose little to no threat…
Caged bird in Indonesia. Photo by Will de Freitas via: freeforcommercialuse.orgAfter spending five years working at wildlife sanctuaries in West Africa and Asia, I am excited to now be working with Born Free USA, where I hope to continue to work towards…
A rendering of a woolly mammoth, a species of extinct Ice Age megafauna.While scientists seem in general agreement that we are entering the next period of massive species extinction, popularly called the Anthropocene, there have been lesser periods of…
Washington, D.C. — Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, applauds U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) for sponsoring the Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act. The…
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This bill prohibits circuses from conducting shows or other performances in the state for two years after a circus has been found to be in violation or in non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
Washington, D.C. — Born Free USA, a global leader in wildlife conservation and animal welfare, condemns the CBS Television Network for its use of live exotic animals in the series Zoo. The second season, which premiered last night, reportedly continues…
© Nick RichardsIt’s a good thing my 11-year-old, animal-loving, vegan daughter, Mia, despises Justin Bieber—otherwise, the dinner table would be much more contentious and argumentative. At her young age, she’s smart enough to know that…
Bill Description:
This bill prohibits circuses from conducting shows or other performances in the state for two years after a circus has been found to be in violation or in non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
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This bill would, beginning January 1, 2017, prohibit any person who houses, possesses, or is in direct contact with an elephant from using, or permitting an employee, agent, or contractor to use, a bullhook, ankus, baseball bat, axe…
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, travel and tourism is projected to remain one of the world’s biggest industries, generating more than $3.5 trillion in economic activity annually. Ecotourism is one of the most rapidly growing and…
