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Photograph of three giraffes in a grassy savanna with scattered bushes and trees in the background. One giraffe stands tall while two others are positioned lower, showcasing their distinctive brown and white patterned coats.

16 fun and fascinating giraffe facts

Discover amazing giraffe facts – from their long necks to unique patterns – and learn how to help protect these gentle giants.
Two vervet monkeys sitting in the branches of a leafy tree

Our primate conservation grant is open!

Calling all primate conservationists. Our annual grant, in association with the Primate Society of Great Britain, is now open for applications. But don’t delay, your deadline is 1 March.
Photograph of a chimpanzee sitting and hanging on tree branches in a lush green forest. The chimpanzee is positioned with one arm and one leg gripping branches, surrounded by dense foliage and tall trees.

City chimps… the sequel

Last year, we shared the remarkable story of a young chimp, who lived alone in the busy city of Hoima, Uganda. Would she survive? This is the extraordinary update.
Photograph of an adult elephant standing in a grassy plain with a cloudy sky and distant trees in the background. The elephant has large, curved tusks and a textured, dusty skin, highlighting its size and natural habitat.

Remembering Craig, the super tusker

A 54-year-old elephant has died in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. With tusks so long they almost touched the ground, Craig was one of Africa’s last ‘super tuskers’, and a conservation icon.
An adolescent tiger lying contentedly in a shady spot surrounded by bushes

Together, we can save the tiger

A vital meeting of India’s largest tiger conservation network has shown why our long-term mission to protect tigers is more important than ever.
A baby baboon sitting on a tree branch

36 Amazing Monkey Facts

Discover 36 incredible monkey facts, from record-breaking howls to tail tricks and clever tool use. Fun, fascinating, and perfect for curious minds.
A large group of African elephants standing together in shallow water

Born Free condemns Botswana’s increased elephant hunting quota

We’re urging the authorities in Botswana to think again, and adopt compassionate, non-lethal approaches to foster human-elephant coexistence.
Will Travers OBE, Raabia Hawa (Ulinzi Africa Foundation), Kitili Mbathi (DG KWS), Dr Iain Douglas Hamilton, Jim Justus Nyamu (Elephant Campaigner) at in ivory burn

A tribute to Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE

Born Free's Co-Founder and Executive President, Will Travers OBE, honours Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, a pioneering force in elephant conservation.

Director General of Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority wins Tusk Conservation Award

Born Free congratulates Kumara Wakjira, an outstanding individual, recognised for outstanding service to conservation.
A wild ring-tailed lemur in the forest

25 fascinating facts about lemurs

Discover 25 amazing facts about lemurs, including where they live, what they eat and how together we can protect them.