@willtravers

Bill & Virginia's eldest. President @BornFreeFDN https://xitter.cf/t.co/pitBuk60ih Co-Founder @BornFreeUSA @BornFreeKenya Insta @wmltravers @willtravers.bsky.social

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Very welcome news. Please share. Thanks Will
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We welcome Merlin Entertainmentsā€™ announcement that the gentoo penguin exhibit at SEA LIFE London Aquarium will eventually close, and that it has no intention to breed gentoo penguins in the future. Read our joint statement āž”ļø bit.ly/4sj4ZxB šŸ“· Born Free/Rose Summers
A penguin stands on a pretend icy ledge beside a pool in a zoo or aquarium exhibit, with a snowy mural in the background.

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Emergency treatment of a snared lion. It was tourists who first spotted him: a male who should have been in his prime, hobbled by a snare embedded tightly around his left forelimb. Born Free and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) alerted our nearby Veterinary Unit, which works in the Meru landscape. Our team darted him with anaesthetic and removed the snare right there in the bush. The vetā€™s prognosis? A good chance of recovery, with continued monitoring to see how he heals. Not every lion we reach can be saved, but we go to each one. Working with KWS, our Vet Teams have attended 252 injured lions to date, from spear wounds to human-wildlife conflict injuries. Your donations make this possible.
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šŸ˜ After a 3,700 mile journey from Bangladesh to Cyprus, Shoba was left alone when her companion died in 2016. More than a decade later, concerns about her welfare remain. Learn more about Shoba's story and why no elephant should live in isolation: šŸ”— bit.ly/4zSvuwy
This image features an Asian Elephant named Shoba at Pafos Zoo in Cyprus. The image includes a "Fact File" detailing Shoba's species, age (16 years), and the duration alone (10 years and 5 months). The background is a solid orange with the hashtag #NoElephantAlone.

ALT This image features an Asian Elephant named Shoba at Pafos Zoo in Cyprus. The image includes a "Fact File" detailing Shoba's species, age (16 years), and the duration alone (10 years and 5 months). The background is a solid orange with the hashtag #NoElephantAlone.

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Will Travers retweeted
FreeBunka@FreeBunkaOct 19
Thank you to @BornFreeFDN for including @freebunka in this sad yet poignant round up of all the elephants being abused by zoos in solo captivity. bornfree.org.uk/news/born-frā€¦

Born Free launches #NoElephantAlone campaign

On the anniversary of Pole Pole the elephantā€™s death, weā€™re calling for an end to isolation of elephants across Europe.

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Will Travers retweeted
Will Travers@willtraversOct 17
Donuts, bacon greaseā€¦.. shooting bears at close range. When did humanity lose itsā€¦ā€¦ humanity? Aaarrrggghhh! @BornFreeFDN @BornFreeUSA My planet, your planet, our wildlife is under threat. Unbelievable.
MeidasTouch
@MeidasTouchOct 16
šŸšØ BREAKING: The Trump administration has finalized a rule allowing hunters to lure black and brown bears with donuts, bacon grease, and other food before shooting them at close range in Alaskaā€™s national preserves. The move reverses a Biden-era ban despite warnings from wildlife advocates about risks to bears and public safety. meidasnews.com/news/trump-adā€¦

Trump Administration Will Let Hunters Lure Bears With Donuts and Shoot Them in Alaskaā€™s National...

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will once again allow hunters to lure black and brown bears with human food and shoot them at close range on

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It started with Pole Pole. It ends with #NoElephantAlone. 43 years ago today, Pole Pole died alone at London Zoo. Her story inspired the creation of Born Free. Today, 22 elephants are still living alone in zoos and circuses across Europe. Learn more: bit.ly/4BbpHDz
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Donuts, bacon greaseā€¦.. shooting bears at close range. When did humanity lose itsā€¦ā€¦ humanity? Aaarrrggghhh! @BornFreeFDN @BornFreeUSA My planet, your planet, our wildlife is under threat. Unbelievable.
MeidasTouch
@MeidasTouchOct 16
šŸšØ BREAKING: The Trump administration has finalized a rule allowing hunters to lure black and brown bears with donuts, bacon grease, and other food before shooting them at close range in Alaskaā€™s national preserves. The move reverses a Biden-era ban despite warnings from wildlife advocates about risks to bears and public safety. meidasnews.com/news/trump-adā€¦

Trump Administration Will Let Hunters Lure Bears With Donuts and Shoot Them in Alaskaā€™s National...

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will once again allow hunters to lure black and brown bears with human food and shoot them at close range on

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Do you agree with factory farming birds so they can be shot for fun?
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šŸ¦…šŸ’š Progress for wildlife in Europe. The EU is set to introduce landmark restrictions on toxic lead gunshot, helping reduce the devastating impact of lead poisoning on animals and ecosystems. šŸ‘‰ Read the full story: bit.ly/4yRNJSn
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šŸ¦šŸŽ® As Planet Zoo 2 launches today, we ask: how realistic is the world's most popular zoo simulation game? From animal welfare and enclosure design to conservation ratings and visitor appeal, we explore what's problematic in the game: šŸ”— bit.ly/4hQNgIY #PlanetZoo2
Four elephants walking in Chester zoo enclosure with muddy ground and a pool. There are tall posts with hanging objects, trees, and distant structures in the background.

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Here is a short statement on this from @BornFreeFDN. W bornfree.org.uk/news/born-frā€¦

Born Free response to President Trumpā€™s AI video

Born Free issues a response to a Truth Social post by President Trump showing AI generated footage of him wrestling and taming a tiger.

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Will Travers@willtraversOct 14
You know Iā€™m rarely lost for words. But the crass insensitivity of this post from Trump hard on the heels of a young man losing his life to a captive tiger in a UK zoo beggars belief. The boyā€™s family must be in bits. Outrageous. @BornFreeFDN will issue a short statement soon.
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Born Free has long warned about AI-generated wildlife content that distorts perceptions of wild animals and human-wildlife interactions. Today's AI video shared by Trump, showing him wrestling a tiger, is a troubling example, coming days after a fatal tiger attack.
Image of President Trump looking at the camera. Text overlay states: Breaking: Born Free issues response to President Trump AI parody video

ALT Image of President Trump looking at the camera. Text overlay states: Breaking: Born Free issues response to President Trump AI parody video

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Will Travers retweeted
Will Travers@willtraversOct 14
You know Iā€™m rarely lost for words. But the crass insensitivity of this post from Trump hard on the heels of a young man losing his life to a captive tiger in a UK zoo beggars belief. The boyā€™s family must be in bits. Outrageous. @BornFreeFDN will issue a short statement soon.
Harry Sisson
@harryjsissonOct 14
Trump actually posted this AI video of him with a tiger in the middle of the night. This man is demented and mentally unwell.
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You know Iā€™m rarely lost for words. But the crass insensitivity of this post from Trump hard on the heels of a young man losing his life to a captive tiger in a UK zoo beggars belief. The boyā€™s family must be in bits. Outrageous. @BornFreeFDN will issue a short statement soon.
Harry Sisson
@harryjsissonOct 14
Trump actually posted this AI video of him with a tiger in the middle of the night. This man is demented and mentally unwell.
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Our heartfelt thoughts go to the family of the man who died at Yorkshire Wildlife Park & with everyone affected, including those caring for Altai. We're asking the Government to examine whether zoo standards are robust enough to keep people & animals safe bit.ly/4rYpxvf
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šŸ“… 2027 might feel a long way off, but our new calendar is too beautiful not to share! The Official Born Free 2027 Calendar is now available, featuring 12 stunning images of African wildlife by acclaimed photographer George Logan. Order yours today: bit.ly/4y6RzWF
The image shows two pages of the "Born Free Foundation" calendar for 2027. The left page features a lion on the cover, above smaller images of various wildlife. The right page displays two crowned cranes and an open June calendar page.

ALT The image shows two pages of the "Born Free Foundation" calendar for 2027. The left page features a lion on the cover, above smaller images of various wildlife. The right page displays two crowned cranes and an open June calendar page.

A collage of eight wildlife images: a lion with a mane, a landscape with a giraffe and mountain, a close-up of a leopard, a rhinoceros on grass, zebras standing together, an elephant with a calf, two crowned cranes, and a group of hyenas.

ALT A collage of eight wildlife images: a lion with a mane, a landscape with a giraffe and mountain, a close-up of a leopard, a rhinoceros on grass, zebras standing together, an elephant with a calf, two crowned cranes, and a group of hyenas.

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Takes two minutes or less. Iā€™d appreciate your help. Please go to the link in the @BornFreeFDN post below and vote. Thank you. Will. (Oh, and please share far and wide). W
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We're nominated in the Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards, where 10 animal and wildlife charities will each receive Ā£5,000. šŸ‘‰ Please take a minute to nominate Born Free today: movementforgood.com/draws/spā€¦
A lion cub rests on a rock, looking into the distance. The background features trees and greenery. A logo for "Movement for Good" is in the top left corner. Text on the image reads, "Got 60 seconds to do a good deed? Please nominate us to receive Ā£5,000 today!

ALT A lion cub rests on a rock, looking into the distance. The background features trees and greenery. A logo for "Movement for Good" is in the top left corner. Text on the image reads, "Got 60 seconds to do a good deed? Please nominate us to receive Ā£5,000 today!

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Of course itā€™s not THIS stamp, but a loyal @BornFreeFDN supporter is selling a collection of stamps at auction and donating some of the funds raised to support our First Class work for wild animals. Interested? Hereā€™s the link: auctions.bamfords-auctions.cā€¦ Please share! Thanks. Will
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Disgusting! So sick of the way so many humans seek to hurt, maim, and destroy nature. @BornFreeFDN @BornFreeUSA Thanks for highlighting @DrTOMontgomery
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šŸ’ An entire troop of 26 vervet monkeys has been rescued, rehabilitated and released by our partner, Zambia Primate Project. The troop was safely relocated from an urban area in the capital, Lusaka to a protected habitat. Read their story: bit.ly/4z8olHV
A vervet monkey from the troop sits on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves and a clear blue sky.

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