“It has been a very long four years waiting for this decision.” – Adam M. Roberts, Born Free USA CEO Four years ago animal organizations wanted African lions listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). It is expected the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will … [Read more...]
Another (15th) Dolphin Dies at Las Vegas Mirage Hotel
“With a death toll of 15 dolphins, it is abundantly clear that The Mirage is no place for captive wildlife.” Born Free CEO Born Free USA says the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas lives up to its reputation as a death trap for captive dolphins after another bottlenose dolphin, "Beetle", died earlier this … [Read more...]
Animal Groups Urging Obama to speak about Tiger Trade to Chinese President Xi Jinping
Fourteen animal organizations are calling for President Obama to raise the critical issue of the tiger trade with Chinese President XI Jinping when he visits the U.S. this week The NGO's have written a joint letter to Obama asking the U.S. impress upon China the importance of taking … [Read more...]
Investigation of Tiger who Escaped during Detroit Photo Shoot called on by Animal Advocacy/Wildlife Conservation Group
Yesterday, a tiger escaped during a photo shoot by photographer David Yarrow while at Detroit's Packard plant. Also present were a bobcat and two wolves during the shoot. According to WDIV, the owners of the facility knew the photoshoot was happening , but were unaware of the … [Read more...]
Proposed Federal Crackdowns on Ivory Sales by Obama Administration but Individual States also Need to Pass Bans
The Obama administration has proposed strong federal regulations to restrict the commerce of ivory products, and has also urged the four states and one district with pending ivory legislation to enact these complementary bills prohibiting the intrastate commerce of … [Read more...]
Reintroduction of Captive Primate Safety Act applauded by Born Free
Mississippi Mac, a male rhesus macaque rescued from a menagerie, enjoys his new toy. He was living in squalid conditions in a tiny cage less than 3 feet high by 6 feet long. He still displays the self-biting and pacing behavior he developed to deal with his stress but it is less frequent and he is … [Read more...]
Greater protection urged by Born Free for Africa’s lions after confirmation of Catastrophic Population Declines
In its most up-to-date assessment of the species, IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) has reported devastating reductions in lion populations across much of the African continent. The new assessment has revealed that: The number of lions across Africa has reduced by … [Read more...]
Bill introduced in Washington, D.C. to end the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn
The ‘Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horns Trafficking Prohibition Act of 2015’ aka Bill 21-0251, a bill that seeks to eliminate the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn in Washington, D.C., has been introduced by D.C. Council member Mary Cheh (Ward 3) and commended by Born Free USA. Several states … [Read more...]