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Elephants killed for tusks, pangolins trafficked for scales, grey parrots sold as pets. Wild crime needs tougher rules and global action. Our EU Policy Officer Elodie Cantaloube outlines Born Free’s path for decisive action.

It’s shocking, but pangolin poaching is a big business. You can help Born Free take action to fight crime and stop those who want to hunt, kill and sell these fascinating animals.

Dion George, South Africa’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has revealed the latest rhino poaching figures for the country.

Outcomes agreed at a resumed biodiversity conference in Rome, including a resolution on finance, provided a gleam of hope – but didn’t do enough to invest in nature.

Stolen from the wild by poachers in Malawi, a young pangopup is now helping raise vital funds to save her entire species from extinction. But, she needs your help!

Born Free laments news of the impending birth of another captive orca at the marine park in Tenerife.

The only mammals covered in scales from their heads to tails, there’s nothing like a pangolin! From curling up into a ball when threatened to using their long, sticky tongues to scoop up ants and termites, there are endless interesting facts about pangolins!

Plight of the Pangolin: On World Pangolin Day, will you stand up for these rare and gentle creatures?

Recent news has emerged that authorities in the DRC ordered the seizure of 12 chimpanzees from a rescue centre, to be relocated to a dilapidated government-run zoo in the capital city, Kinshasa.