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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.
A large adult rhino in lush green surroundings

UK wildlife trade laws under threat

Decreased protection in the UK’s Wildlife Trade Regulations at odds with Chancellor’s drive towards EU harmonisation.
Photograph of a captive elephant walking on grass near rocks and a green metal fence. The elephant's skin texture and small tusks are clearly visible, highlighting its age and natural features.

Mondula (Mondy), the last remaining elephant in Scotland has died

Born Free is saddened to learn of the death of African elephant Mondy at Blair Drummond Safari Park.
A photo of a family crouching down next to a dolphin which is lying on the tiled area next to a swimming pool. The people's faces are blurred.

Animals suffering overseas need your help

Please write to your MP urging them to attend an event in Parliament concerning animal abuse overseas.
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 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.
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.
A badger is standing in long grass, facing towards the camera

Does the end of culling licences mark a permanent reprieve for England’s badgers?

UK government commits to issuing no more intensive or supplementary licences, but doubts remain over a total end to the cull.
An elephant with two children riding it, with a Taman Safari blanket over the elephant

Indonesia Bans Elephant Riding in Zoos

Born Free welcomes the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry’s decision to officially end elephant riding activities at all conservation institutions across the country
Two photos side-by-side of two rescued marmosets at a sanctuary

Primates as pets: Apollo and Bobby’s Story

Two rescued marmosets offer a glimpse into the devastating effects that being kept as a pet can have on primates, as new licensing laws look set to fail before they even begin.