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Zebra de-snaring in malawi

Born Free-supported WERU (Wildlife Emergency Response Unit) recently carried out a quick anesthesia on a herd of zebra at Kuti Wildlife Reserve, Malawi, to remove snares.

Elephants and people: co-existence is possible

Nkirote Kathurima (not her real name) has interacted with elephants all her life. She was born and bred at the edge of the Lower Imenti Forest which forms part of the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve.

Elephant dies at south korean zoo

Born Free is saddened to hear of the premature death of yet another elephant in a zoo: 13-year-old Gajaba at Seoul Grand Park, South Korea.

Elephants on the edge

As part of our Elephants in Crisis campaign, Born Free's Head of Conservation Dr Liz Greengrass explains why elephants in Ethiopia and Cameroon have developed an ele-arrogance to persevere

Lion activity in meru national park

This year has been interesting for lion conservation and management in Meru National Park. We have seen at least four of the six known prides we monitor with cubs.

Tourist mauled by captive bear

Reports state that a tourist has been mauled by a captive bear during a visit to the Wat Luang Phor Lamai Temple in Phetchabun province, Northern Thailand.