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Virginia McKenna opens Born Free exhibition in London

Born Free star Virginia McKenna has opened an exhibition of life-sized bronze lions aiming to raise awareness of the plight of the animals. The actress and wildlife campaigner, 90, starred in the 1966 film, which was set in Kenya, alongside her late ...

07 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Conservationists call for urgent phaseout of keeping great apes in zoos

Conservationists are calling for the phaseout of great apes in zoos where they experience chronic stress and other health impacts. Wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation is urging members of the public not to visit attractions that keep animals ...

31 Jul 2025 at 00:01

Even my dog gets recognised now, says Lioness Lucy Bronze after collecting MBE

Lionesses Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze said women’s football has become so popular that their dogs now get recognised, even if they are not walking them. Speaking at Windsor Castle after receiving their MBEs for services to football from the Prince ...

10 May 2023 at 19:41

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

Virginia McKenna said her damehood “really belongs” to campaigners who are fighting to “end wild animal suffering and keep wildlife in the wild”. The 91-year-old actress, co-founder of the Born Free Foundation, has become a Dame Commander of ...

30 Dec 2022 at 22:46

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