Born free reacts to tiger death at london zoo
Born Free is saddened to learn of the killing of a female tiger at London Zoo, following introduction to a new male at the zoo.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Culling in captivity
Five years on from the death of Marius the giraffe, zoos are still killing healthy animals, but are not obliged to report it. It is time for transparency, says Born Free’s Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity, Dr Chris Draper.
Born free calls for urgent investigation into dolphin deaths at arizona dolphinarium
Born Free is calling for a full and urgent investigation into Dolphinaris dolphinarium in Arizona, USA, where four dolphins have died in less than 16 months.
On the trail of tigers
Born Free’s Beth Brooks joins the children of Khamba village, near Pench Tiger Reserve, on a nature trail as they learn about the wildlife that surrounds them.
Tiger threats: road development
Late last year, in the buffer area of Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve in Satpuda, central India, a 6km stretch of road was widened. The road runs right through thick forest, so as part of the project, trees were torn down and tarmac was laid.
Water & co-existence
How does water affect life in Satpuda, the home of Born Free’s Living with Tigers programme?
How to shoot a tiger
Born Free’s filmmaker Filip Fortuna goes on the hunt for wild tigers… with his camera!
Tracking tigers in Satpuda
In the Satpuda area of central India, to ensure people and wildlife can co-exist peacefully, it’s important that people can identify the presence of wildlife nearby. One of the best ways to do this is to look out for their paw prints, or pugmarks. But, how do you tell them apart?
Remembering ginny
Born Free’s adopted moon bear Ginny, who lived at the Born Free-supported Animals Asia bear sanctuary in China, passed away recently following a short illness. Here, Born Free’s Co-Founder & Trustee, Virginia McKenna OBE, and Animals Asia’s Founder & CEO, Jill Robinson, remember Ginny’s life.