Abnormal behaviour in captive animals: What is zoochosis?
In 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 ...
News & Updates - Born Free
Patrons including Amanda Holden, Kirsty Gallacher, and Jenny Seagrove took part in a Born Free protest to shine a spotlight on the restrictive living conditions facing lions, leopards and tigers in zoos across the UK and Europe.
Is zoochosis real? - Born Free
Feb 6, 2024 · Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch. While this game is clearly completely fictitious, zoochosis is a very real, very horrible psychological condition that affects many captive wild animals worldwide. The term ‘ Zoochosis ‘ was first coined in 1992 by Born Free’s co-founder, the late Bill Travers MBE, to describe stereotypic behaviours ...
Q&a: dangerous wild animal ownership in the uk - Born Free
Apr 1, 2021 · DANGEROUS WILD ANIMAL OWNERSHIP IN THE UK Born Free Answers Your Questions. Following our recent revelations that increasing numbers of dangerous wild animals are being kept by private owners in Britain, and the broadcast of Britain’s Tiger Kings: On The Trail With Ross Kemp (ITV, March 30th and April 6th 2021), we …
Our Co-Founders - Born Free
Virginia McKenna DBE is a wildlife campaigner, actress and author, well known for starring as conservationist Joy Adamson in the 1966 film Born Free with her late husband Bill Travers MBE. Deeply immersed in animal conservation and welfare issues, Virginia co-founded Born Free in 1984 alongside her husband Bill and eldest son Will Travers OBE.
Why are dangerous wild animals as pets such a problem?
Mar 5, 2024 · Research undertaken by Born Free found that in 2023 more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals were being kept privately in Great Britain under licences issued under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. This number includes more than 200 wild cats, 250 primates and 400 venomous snakes. While their exact locations are not disclosed, the private settings where these animals are kept may include ...
Exposing ‘exotic pet’ ownership in the UK - Born Free
Feb 22, 2024 · New data, published by Born Free, exposes the shocking number of dangerous wild animals being kept legally as ‘pets’ in the UK. Today, we call for urgent action to tighten legislation to minimise risk to the public and safeguard the welfare of wild animals. Our research, which was carried out in 2023, reveals more than 2,700 dangerous wild ...
Dangerous Wild Animals Map - Born Free
Born 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!
Learn About Born Free’s Heritage in Wildlife Rescue
About Us. Heritage. Born Free has a very special and unique history, shaped by some inspiring and much-loved individuals who embody our legacy and culture, and remind us of our core value that every individual matters. “It is hard to believe that it was so long ago – 1964 – that our lives changed forever, but making the film Born Free in ...
Everything you need to know about zebras - Born Free
Captive Animals. Around the world, zebras are kept in captivity, as well as used for human entertainment in circuses and shows. Since 1984, Born Free has challenged the global zoo industry. We are wholly opposed to the use of wild animals in circuses and the exploitation of wild animals for entertainment, and campaign to end this cruelty.