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New Born Free Report Reveals the Horrific Suffering of Captive Elephants

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International wildlife charity Born Free has today released a major new report revealing the true extent of the pain and suffering of elephants held captive in zoos. As a collaboration between Born Free USA and its U.K.-based sister charity Born Free Foundation, the report, Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame, provides a comprehensive global perspective on the exploitation of elephants in zoos across North America and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International wildlife charity Born Free has today released a major new report revealing the true extent of the pain and suffering of elephants held captive in zoos.
  • As a collaboration between Born Free USA and its U.K.-based sister charity Born Free Foundation , the report, Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame, provides a comprehensive global perspective on the exploitation of elephants in zoos across North America and Europe.
  • Using powerful individual case studies, Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame outlines the history and continuing plight of captive elephants.
  • Interactions with captive elephants are responsible for the deaths of more animal keepers than any other captive animal.

Worldwide Wildlife Hunting Tourism Industry to 2028 - by Type, Species Type, Contribution and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The "Wildlife Hunting Tourism Market, By Type, By Species Type, By Contribution and By Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Wildlife Hunting Tourism Market, By Type, By Species Type, By Contribution and By Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Because wildlife is a renewable resource with a surplus, hunters aid in maintaining a healthy wildlife population for the habitat through wildlife hunting.
  • Wildlife hunting tourism is an effective way to raise revenue and create economic incentives for wildlife conservation.
  • Due to the government of countries like South Africa and Namibia's commitment to wildlife conservation, wildlife conservation factor is expected to have a negative impact on the global wildlife hunting tourism market.

Dr. Liz Tyson, Programs Director of Born Free USA is Featured on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Dr. Liz Tyson, Programs Director for Born Free USA , is a featured guest on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian this week.

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  • Dr. Liz Tyson, Programs Director for Born Free USA , is a featured guest on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian this week.
  • Dr. Tyson joined Born Free USA as Primate Sanctuary Director in Fall 2018 and was promoted to Programs Director in Spring 2020.
  • She oversees the running of one of the countrys largest primate sanctuaries, as well as Born Free USAs campaigns work.
  • It was a pleasure to be able to share our work with John and the Impact Podcast audience, said Dr. Tyson.

Born Free USA Appoints 11-Year-Old Activist Kate Gilman Williams as Its First Youth Ambassador

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Says Angela Grimes, Born Free USA CEO, "We are very pleased to welcome Kate to the Born Free USA family as our first Youth Ambassador.

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  • Says Angela Grimes, Born Free USA CEO, "We are very pleased to welcome Kate to the Born Free USA family as our first Youth Ambassador.
  • That's why I founded Kids Can Save Animals and Club 15 and that's why I am so excited to be Born Free USA's first Youth Ambassador."
  • The Born Free USA Youth Ambassador Program will bring the Born Free vision and mission to younger generations, helping to advance wildlife protection into the future.
  • Born Free USA's Youth Ambassador Program will amplify the voice of the generation whose future could be profoundly altered by the threats facing wildlife and natural habitats."

Born Free USA Applauds Reintroduction of Bill Banning Dangerous Traps on National Wildlife Refuges

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Monday, November 18, 2019
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"By their very design, body-gripping traps are cruel, dangerous and indiscriminate," said Angela Grimes, CEO of Born Free USA.

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  • "By their very design, body-gripping traps are cruel, dangerous and indiscriminate," said Angela Grimes, CEO of Born Free USA.
  • Born Free USA applauds Chairwoman Lowey for her strong leadership to end this cruelty throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System."
  • Born Free USA urges other members of Congress to join with Congresswoman Lowey to support this important legislation.
  • Born Free USA was inspired by Virginia McKenna and her late husband Bill Travers, who, along with their son, Will, founded The Born Free Foundation (UK) in 1984.

Born Free USA Celebrates Landmark Victories at CITES International Wildlife Conference

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, participated in the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Conference of Parties in Geneva, Switzerland, along with representatives from more than 150 countries this week.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, participated in the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Conference of Parties in Geneva, Switzerland, along with representatives from more than 150 countries this week.
  • This world wildlife conference aims to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
  • Several proposals at CITES centered around elephants, including two proposals that would have weakened protections for this iconic species that were soundly rejected.
  • Born Free USA was inspired by Virginia McKenna and her late husband Bill Travers, who, along with their son, Will, founded The Born Free Foundation (UK) in 1984.

Born Free USA Names Angela Grimes New CEO

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Friday, May 17, 2019
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has named Angela Grimes the organization's CEO.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has named Angela Grimes the organization's CEO.
  • Grimes joined Born Free USA in 2010 and previously served as its director of development and operations.
  • "Angela has the experience and compassion to take Born Free USA to the next level," said Born Free President Will Travers.
  • Born Free USA was inspired by Virginia McKenna and her late husband Bill Travers, who, along with their son, Will, founded The Born Free Foundation (UK) in 1984.

International Animal Advocate Named Director of Born Free USA's Primate Sanctuary

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has named Dr. Liz Tyson the new director of its primate sanctuary in south Texas.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has named Dr. Liz Tyson the new director of its primate sanctuary in south Texas.
  • For more information about how you can help the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary, visit https://www.bornfreeusa.org/primate-sanctuary/.
  • Born Free USA, a national 501(c)(3), believes that every individual animal matters.
  • Launched in 2002, Born Free USA was inspired by Virginia McKenna and her late husband Bill Travers, who, along with their son, Will, founded The Born Free Foundation (UK) in 1984.

Born Free USA Presents "A Celebration of Wildlife" Fundraising Event for U.S. Wildlife Conservation Efforts

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, is hosting a major fundraising event, "A Celebration of Wildlife," on Thursday, September 27, from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Joao - West Hollywood Bar at The Jeremy.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, is hosting a major fundraising event, "A Celebration of Wildlife," on Thursday, September 27, from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Joao - West Hollywood Bar at The Jeremy.
  • "Animals are threatened on many fronts," said Born Free USA interim CEO Angela Grimes.
  • He has dedicated his life to wildlife issues and co-founded Born Free USA in the United States in 2002 to bring the message of compassionate conservation to a global audience.
  • Launched in 2002, Born Free USA was inspired by Virginia McKenna and her late husband Bill Travers, who, along with their son, Will, founded The Born Free Foundation (UK) in 1984.

Born Free USA Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Dawkins, the San Antonio Airport "Escapee"

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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WASHINGTON, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has kicked off a new crowdfunding campaign to support Dawkins, the rhesus macaque whose adventures at the San Antonio airport in May turned him into an international celebrity.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Born Free USA , a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has kicked off a new crowdfunding campaign to support Dawkins, the rhesus macaque whose adventures at the San Antonio airport in May turned him into an international celebrity.
  • Dawkins captivated a worldwide audience when he briefly escaped from his crate on the way to Born Free USA's Primate Sanctuary in south Texas and was loose for a short period of time in the cargo area at San Antonio International Airport.
  • Born Free USA, a national 501(c)(3), believes that every individual animal matters.
  • Launched in 2002, Born Free USA was inspired by Virginia McKenna and her (late) husband Bill Travers, who, along with their son, Will, founded The Born Free Foundation (UK) in 1984.