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Abnormal behaviour in captive animals: What is zoochosis?
ZOOCHOSIS: DID YOU KNOW? 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’.
Everything you need to know about polar bears - Born Free
Polar bear behaviour. Polar bears live for 20-25 years. Females mature at around 4 to 5 years. After a gestation of between, 195 to 265 days, it is most common for mothers to produce to twin cubs, but single and triplet litters do occur.
Pets you never knew were legal in the UK - Born Free
Jan 13, 2023 · The Need for Change. Current UK regulation and policy in relation to the trade in and keeping of exotic pets is piecemeal and reactionary. The natural history, optimal husbandry and welfare needs of many species kept as exotic pets are incompletely understood by biological science, never mind those involved in trading and keeping them.
Everything you need to know about giraffes - Born Free
Where do giraffes live? Across their range giraffes utilise open woodlands, wooded grasslands or shrublands and savannahs. Within these habitats, giraffe consume leaves and twigs from over 100 different tree and shrub species, but prefer acacia, as well as grass and fruit.
Adopt a Giraffe | Adoption Pack Included - Born Free
You can choose either a physical adoption pack, which you will receive in the post and comes with an optional soft toy. Alternatively, you can opt for a digital adoption pack where 33% more of your adoption fee can go towards our vital work (compared to a physical adoption), and this would be received via email.
Happy birthday Virginia! - Born Free
Jun 7, 2024 · June is a special and emotional month for me and all at Born Free, as we celebrate the 93 rd birthday of Dame Virginia McKenna – or as I prefer to call her, my Mum.. It was 40 years ago this year, that, together with my late father, Bill, we sat around the kitchen table, wondering how to respond to the senseless destruction of Pole …
A tribute to Alpha - Born Free
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Is zoochosis real? - Born Free
Feb 6, 2024 · With the recent announcement of a new horror video game of the same name, you may be wondering what ‘zoochosis’ really means. Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch delves into the disturbing reality for many captive animals.
Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?
Jul 22, 2021 · Will Travers OBE, Born Free’s Co-Founder and Executive President stated: “Zoos claim to be ‘Powerhouses in Conservation’, and zoo visitors would be forgiven for thinking that a large slice of the entrance fee they pay to visit a zoo is used to fund wildlife conservation projects.