News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Born free hosts global whale event

We chair the 75th Anniversary Webinar for the International Whaling Commission, with contributions from leading experts and special guests.

High and mighty giraffes

Fun facts about the world’s tallest mammal.

Take action on wildlife trafficking in the eu

Help us tell Europe’s leaders they must do more to combat this deadly global issue.

Born free calls for who pandemics treaty to focus on prevention

The mandate of any international agreement on pandemics should include a clear focus on pandemic prevention.

New french law to provide greater protection for animals

Born Free welcomes new legislation which will bring an end to the use of certain wild animals for entertainment and fur production, and improve the protection of pets.

Born free welcomes national trust trail hunting decision

The decision by Board of the National Trust will end the licensing of so called 'trail hunting' on its land.

Bring the lion in this winter

George Logan's book of stunning images, Lion: Pride Before The Fall, is now available for the first time as an eco-friendly e-book!

New report challenges namibia’s community-based wildlife management model

Startling evidence calls into question the often-claimed success of Namibia’s system of community-based wildlife management.

Remembering dr shirley mcgreal obe

Born Free's Executive President and Co-Founder Will Travers OBE pays tribute to leading light in global primate protection.

Born free urges parents not to buy axolotls for their children

Axolotls are on the brink of extinction, yet they are at the top of Christmas wish lists this year.