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Photograph of an elephant standing behind a rusty metal fence with a blurred background. The elephant's large tusks and textured skin are prominently visible, highlighting its size and strength.

Urgent Appeal: Give Kariba the elephant a home

We need your help to transform Kariba’s life and give her a forever home at Pangea, Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary.
Photograph of four cheetah cubs inside an enclosure with a multicolored blanket. Cubs display fluffy fur and distinct facial markings, with one cub prominently close to the camera showing large, expressive eyes.

Cheetah cub emergency

Our remarkable team in Ethiopia has rescued four extremely young cheetahs in Ethiopia. Saved in the nick of time from the illegal pet trade, sadly heartbreak was to follow.
A beautiful male lion standing in profile in a lush green landscape.

Simba’s new home

Remember Simba, the rescued lion? Four years ago, we launched an appeal to build him a purpose-built home, and you instantly responded. But, what happened next?
A montage of images showing a lion in blindfold lying on a table, two servals in travel crates, and a crate being opened into a sanctuary enclosure

Born Free responds to wildfire emergency to rescue wild cats

Following devastating wildfires in South Africa's Western Cape, Born Free has carried out an emergency relocation of a lion and two servals from Panthera Africa to Shamwari Big Cat Sanctuary.
A lion lying on the ground with a natural background. In between his front paws he is gripping a large bundle of herbs and leaves

Comfort and joy for the pets in your life

Christmas enrichment ideas for dogs and cats, inspired by their wild cousins!

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 spotted hyena is carrying a box tied with string in its mouth

Give comfort and joy to rescued animals this Christmas

Launching today, Born Free’s new appeal will help enrich the lives of animals in our care, and help them recover from trauma.
A hedgehog in the undergrowth

Helping hedgehogs this winter

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is helping critically ill hoglets get back to health – and you can do your bit to help hedgehogs too.
Two images side by side: On the left is a team of vets operating on a pangolin, and on the right is a close-up of a pangolin in recovery

From heartbreak to hope for rescued pangolins

The stories of two pangolins rescued by Lilongwe Wildlife Centre show the ups and downs of their vital work to protect the species.
A lioness and male lion lying close together on grassy terrain

Karlos and Ivana – six years of strength and spirit

Six years after arriving at their forever home in South Africa, we check in with the Panthera team on two rescued lions.