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More than 2,000 dangerous wild animals kept as pets in Britain, study finds

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The Independent UK

The dangerous wild animals being kept as pets in UK amid concerns over threat to public

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley, Born Free’s founder patron, has called for a change in the law

The Independent UK

Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus

Animal welfare charities say marmoset could be ‘first of many’ since new law on primate licenses and microchipping

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London Aquarium to phase out gentoo penguins after pressure from campaigners

. Campaigners highlighted that the birds in London were kept in an indoor basement enclosure

Evening Standard

‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo

Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.

Euronews

‘A life among the trees’: Bristol zoo’s gorillas move out of town

Five miles from their former city zoo, seven gorillas are exploring their new ‘African forest’ home

The Guardian - UK

Protesters demand penguins 'trapped in basement' of London aquarium are set free

The ‘Free the 15’ campaign claims the Sea Life London Aquarium is keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions without sunlight

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Protesters call for release of penguins ‘trapped in basement’ of London aquarium

Campaigners have claimed the Sea Life London Aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, are keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions for profit.

The Independent UK

Eerie scene at abandoned zoo: Trapped gorillas still knocking on windows years after closure

The zoo keepers say they only lock them up in buildings because trespassers pose a risk.

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Alpaca, donkey and bear enthusiasts in court over £1.9m will of llama-loving pensioner

Candia Midworth was a passionate animal-lover, who kept and bred llamas at her Surrey farm

The Independent UK

Conservationists call for urgent phaseout of keeping great apes in zoos

Wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation is urging the public not to visit attractions that keep great apes in captivity.

Evening Standard

Monkey rescued after being found 'stressed' and addicted to marshmallows

A young monkey was rescued from a bird cage after being found “stressed” and with an “addiction to marshmallows”

The National (Scotland)

Holidaymakers warned to avoid ‘miserable’ attractions in France and Spain

A charity has told the public to avoid these holiday spots

The Independent UK

This Land Speed Car Is Actually a Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Aaron Boss of RSD had an idea. But as so often happens, it quickly spiraled into insanity and a belly tank land speed car with a Harley-Davidson heart.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It was wet. It was filthy. It was aggressive. I said, I’ll take the racoon. But keeping exotic pets is cruel’

Lindsay McKenna’s wildlife centre takes in exotic animals when owners can’t cope. She and other experts fear the law is failing the very animals it is designed to protect

The Guardian - UK

More than 2,700 dangerous wild animals kept in homes in Great Britain

Venomous snakes, primates and wildcats among creatures in domestic settings, wildlife charity Born Free finds

The Independent UK

Tourists warned against taking ‘selfish selfies’ with captive animals

New campaign shines light on the explotation of animals who ‘suffer for the sake of a souvenir photograph’

The Independent UK

Call for ban on zoos keeping polar bears as captivity ‘adds to global warming’

Greenhouse gas emissions created by keeping wild animals exacerbate climate crisis, report says

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Edinburgh Live

When an Edinburgh woman was mauled by a puma in a notorious local pub

The cat was known to hiss and spit at customers all through the evening, while go-go dancers performed nightly. Locals who frequented Fairley's maintained that it was ‘not a friendly beast’.

Wales Online

Lioness killed 'almost instantly' in attack by lion at Longleat Safari park

The incident happened in front of visitors to the popular park

The Independent UK

Virginia McKenna: My damehood belongs to those fighting to end animal suffering

The 91-year-old actress said she and her husband Bill Travers ‘shared a belief in the power’ of everyone to change society.

The Independent UK

UK’s ‘worst zoo’ where 486 animals died and keeper was mauled to death ‘failed to meet basic standards’

The zoo overfed giraffes, left sloths out in the cold and confined rhinos to ‘tiny stalls’, report says

Edinburgh Live

Reason why Edinburgh park is being taken over by dozens of life-size bronze lions

The majority of them can be found in the Meadows, but three members of the pride will be on display in St Andrew Square garden and all will be up for sale afterwards.

The Independent UK

Pride of life-sized bronze lions go on display in Edinburgh

The feline sculptures each represent a true story behind the life of a lion in the wild.

The Independent UK

‘Hundreds’ of ivory items remain on sale in UK despite near total ban – charity

The import, export and dealing of elephant ivory items of all ages – not only those produced after a certain date – became illegal in June.

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