Mark Jones

Vet, wildlife and animal welfare advocate. Head of Policy at the Born Free Foundation. All opinions are my own. Follow me on Bluesky @markjonesvet.bsky.social

[Mark Jones @fishvetmj]

Can we save the hammerhead shark from extinction? https://t.co/X6LKeWXZmM)

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Government drops foie gras ban pledge https://t.co/mZZ6qw8yRB

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Remember Cecil, shot by a trophy hunter in 2015? https://t.co/kyjE7zu4Ha

[Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting @CBTHunting]

It’s Time to Abolish Trophy Hunting. We call on the UN to end this cruel, destructive ‘sport’. The campaign is inspired by Jane Goodall & led by ex-Presidents, wildlife experts, indigenous & faith leaders, public figures & NGOs.

Join the Movement today:
https://t.co/wrHvh9KKKZ

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Natural England concedes farming interests must not drive Badger cull decisions following legal challenge. https://t.co/Rztcc4F4Vs

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Animal welfare policy failing to meet Scots' needs, charity says https://t.co/INnoHpnGs6

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Following 11 deaths in 10 years at Zurich zoo, @BornFreeFDN joins international group of elephant experts in calling for an end to the unnecessary suffering https://t.co/jhzPCkiAx0

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A tribute to Roger Cook by @bornfreefdn co-founder @willtravers https://t.co/KzV3EZtFpr

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Wildlife belongs in climate policy, says breakthrough consensus https://t.co/aS1B4Ucg4w

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Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals https://t.co/RyPwdQmf34)

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Removal of African elephants causes coextinction of dung beetles, study finds https://t.co/mmpmPrrVNy

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Vets call for over-the-counter flea treatment ban https://t.co/zUT585UDwA

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Born Free responds to new Bovine TB Strategy for England - the new strategy shifts emphasis to cattle, but leaves the door open for further wildlife persecution https://t.co/IR5LCOgwIH

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Bureaucratic delays could lead to ‘last-resort’ culling of South African elephants, Parliament is warned https://t.co/EHWu8iLz2O

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Urgent action needed to combat environmental crime https://t.co/Bpl40zuZKa

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How trade bans and local conservation helped save a dazzling blue gecko https://t.co/f4mTR8uLVE

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Milan, the Fur Capital of Fashion, Just Went Fur-Free https://t.co/cwWIF8icu7

[Born Free Foundation @BornFreeFDN]

🦡 The government’s decision not to renew the final culling licence in Cumbria has brought an end to one of the country’s most ineffective wildlife control policies.

However, there's still uncertainty about what may happen next. Read the full story here: https://t.co/ppexm9hXyB

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Indonesia busts wildlife trafficking ring targeting Komodo dragons https://t.co/PFlih5zBky

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Wildlife trade drives animal-to-human pathogen transmission over 40 years https://t.co/d41LeEisRI