Brown bear threats
Worldwide, there’s an estimated 200,000 brown bears living in the wild, and they face serious threats.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Lion hunt cancelled in zimbabwe: Born Free reaction
Born Free is relieved to learn that a planned lion hunt from within the pride that Cecil the lion once led has been cancelled.
Meet the bears
Introducing some of the cubs who have been cared for by OBRC this year.
Born free launches global nature recovery investment initiative
The Global Nature Recovery Investment Initiative advocates for the adoption of large-scale international and national commitments to protect biodiversity.
Mckenna-travers award winner 2020
Born Free Announces Winners of the McKenna-Travers Award for Compassionate Conservation 2020
How do you rehabilitate a bear cub?
In just a few months, orphaned bear cubs are ready for reintroduction back to the wild.
When ciam met cersei
Fantastic news from South Africa – two more of our rescued lions have been successfully introduced at Born Free's big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
It’s no picnic for the brown bears of russia
Born Free, supported by Gordon Buchanan MBE, launch Raising Cubs campaign to help protect orphaned brown bear cubs in Russia.
10 facts about brown bears
We’ve just launched a new campaign to help rescue and protect brown bear cubs, so they can be returned to the wild. Here’s 10 facts you need to know about these fascinating creatures and the threats they are facing.
Captivity causes brain damage: Born Free reaction
Born Free Reacts to New Report that Reveals Caging Large Animals is Cruel and Causes Brain Damage