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Born Free USA works with lawmakers and alongside other animal protection organizations to advocate for laws to put an end to wild animal captivity and to improve conditions for captive wildlife. See Latest News and Work below to learn about our current efforts or click below to learn about our successes in combating captivity in Canada.
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Exotic Animal Incidents Database
Wild animals belong in the wild — not in the confinement of circuses, zoos, aquariums, backyards, or homes. In captivity, wild animals are not able to perform their natural behaviors and many lash out in frustration from psychological and physical deprivation. This situation is dangerous for animals and humans alike. Search our interactive database of attacks on humans, attacks on other animals, and escapes by exotic animals in the U.S.
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