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A badger is standing in long grass, facing towards the camera

New scientific study undermines case for badger culling

A new study published in the prestigious nature journal Scientific Reports has undermined the very premise on which badger culling has operated for the past 11 years.
Chimpanzees Issac and Buck (c) Bulindi Chimpanzee and Community Project

Living with chimpanzees

What happens when a chimpanzee spots their reflection in a window? On World Chimpanzee Day, Born Free’s colleague Dr Matthew McLennan reveals the reality of living alongside our closest living relative.
A lion lying peacefully on a wooden platform surrounded by greenery and African plants, with a lioness standing on the platform behind him

Born Free secures South Africa’s first accredited big cat sanctuary status

Our Big Cat Sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve has been officially recognised for its exceptional standards as a sanctuary by global body GFAS.
Michael Mugo, Pride of Meru Programme Manager, speaking at the National Museums of Kenya conference

Born Free attends key conference in Kenya

Our team has played a vital role in an international scientific conference in Kenya – a ground-breaking exploration of development, conservation and climate change.

EU adopts a ground-breaking law for nature protection

The EU Nature Restoration Law will set legally-binding targets and obligations for all member states to restore natural ecosystems and protect biodiversity.
A propped up sign reading 'polling station' in front of a sandstone building

What will the new Labour government do for wildlife?

With a new UK government elected, Born Free looks at what promises have been made, and what work needs to be done.
Close up of the face of a gorilla

Born Free responds to videos of gorillas at defunct Bristol Zoo Gardens

Videos circulating on social media highlight sad reality for wild animals in captivity.
Cattle standing in a line eating grass

Village saving groups benefit hundreds of families in Kenya

To create a platform to involve communities in conservation, Born Free is helping establish dozens of local saving groups in Kenya, benefitting hundreds of families. Elizabeth Yiambaine, Education Officer for Amboseli, Kenya reports.
A photo of a wild fox, standing against a backdrop of yellow flowers, looking directly at the camera.

Met Police announces reduced focus on wildlife crime

Born Free is deeply concerned about cuts to the Metropolitan Police’s wildlife crime unit, at the forefront of the fight against illegal trafficking as well as crimes against wildlife across the London area.
A rhino mother and her calf, in the wild

South Africa’s intentions to reopen rhino horn trade could spell disaster

Born Free is urging the South African government to rethink, and inviting supporters to write to express their opposition.