News & Updates

DEFRA has announced that it has tabled legislation in Parliament to extend the UK’s ban on elephant ivory trade to other ivory-bearing species, specifically hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and orcas.

Latest government figures from South Africa reveal an increase in rhino killing since 2020.

A future without elephants is unimaginable. Born Free’s new appeal offers a lifeline for one of Africa’s most iconic species.

Our most recent UK ivory investigation reveals an encouraging reduction in ivory listings, but there is still work to be done.

Born Free applauds today’s announcement by the UK Government of its intention to extend its domestic ban on ivory trade to hippos, walruses, narwhals, sperm whales, and orcas.

The conservation world has been focussed on Panama over the past two weeks, where the 19th Conference of the Parties to CITES, the global wildlife regulator, took place.

On Elephant Appreciation Day, a new Born Free report reveals that Illegal online ivory sales persist and hippo ivory trade has increased despite Ivory Act implementation.

We’re working with eBay and other platforms to help end the exploitation of wild animals. 

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch gives a personal insight into Born Free’s new report which uncovers disturbing evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online.

As the long-awaited Ivory Act is finally implemented, a Born Free investigation uncovers evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online. Read our report.