but they might have been owned illegally as part of the UK's exotic pet black market prior to their release. Chris Lewis, captivity researcher at animal charity Born Free, told MailOnline ...

The last two performing orcas in ­captivity in France are facing an ... s ecology minister opposes because of Tokyo’s more lax animal welfare laws. Another miserable alternative under ...

With your help, our joint campaign to end the cruel use of live reindeer at UK events and call for a more compassionate ...

Born Free has been championing wildlife at a key international trade meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, doing everything we ...

The illegal release of non-native animals in Scotland carries a maximum penalty of a £40,000 fine and/or 12 months ...

A large, fluffy bear enjoyed lazily snacking and loafing in its icy sanctuary in upstate New York this February.This footage released on Saturday, February 8, by the Orphaned Wildlife Center shows a ...

Wild boar were once native to Scotland but died out after overhunting and habitat destruction (Picture: Getty) Rangers are ...

Footage from festive events, including four in Scotland, reviewed by welfare expert who says animals were in distress.

Animal rights activists argued the elephants, born in the wild, suffered mentally and physically in captivity ... Russian ‘spy ship’ tracked in UK waters by Royal Navy submarine The 8-hour ...

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Sables are luxurious little animals. These fur-bearing mammals, native to the forests of Eurasia, have sandy yellow, light brown, dark brown and black coats, which are valuable commodities in the fur ...

South Cumbria has become known for rare birds because of its many wetland areas, including Morecambe Bay and Foulshaw Moss, which are important habitats for many species.  Over the years, there have ...