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A group of elephants walking around a muddy and cold-looking enclosure

Zoos – a matter of public trust

New report reveals shocking failings among EAZA-accredited zoos.
Newton Simiyu, attending the SMART Global Congress 2024

Empowering conservation through technology

Newton Simiyu, Saving Meru’s Giants Programme Manager and devoted to elephant and giraffe conservation, explains how technology has a mammoth positive impact.
A young cheetah pictured inside a travel crate

Wildlife trafficking continues virtually unabated

Wildlife trafficking is taking place across at least 162 countries, and affecting around 4,000 species, according to the latest World Wildlife Crime Report, published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
A young girl holding a small dog with lakes and mountains in the background

Going the extra mile for Born Free

Born Free Junior Ambassador, 12-year-old Thea, explains why she has chosen to challenge herself this year to raise vital funds for wildlife, and why you should consider it too!
A group of people in an office, holding a large sign saying 'Nature 2030: 100,000 people back our plan for nature'

Born Free backs letter to Lib Dem spokesperson, calling for commitment to nature

A coalition of environmental groups including Born Free today sent representatives to meet with Tim Farron MP, Liberal Democrat frontbench spokesperson for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and deliver the ‘Nature 2030 Open Letter’, signed by over 100,000 people across the country.
A male lion running towards the camera through long grass, his mane blowing in the wind. The words 'Walk on the Wild Side' are overlaid onto the image

Will you Walk on the Wild Side for lions?

You are invited to step up for lion conservation this August and walk 23,000 steps – register today for our roarsome annual charity challenge!
A female leopard emerging from a crate, into a South African sanctuary enclosure

New life for rescued leopards

On World Leopard Day, we welcome mother and daughter, Alda and Ginny, who have arrived at our sanctuary following a life in captivity.
A baby macaque monkey sitting on the forest floor amongst leaves and bushes, lookjng up at the camera

Mad about macaques – celebrating International Macaque Week

It’s time to celebrate these remarkable monkeys and their key role in maintaining forests. But, it’s also time for action – these heavily exploited primates need your help.

Killing of ‘super tuskers’ sparks scientific trophy hunting debate

Born Free's Senior Wildlife Consultant Ian Redmond OBE reports on the killing of much-loved 'tusker' elephants in Tanzania, and why recent news stories have sparked concern.