News & Updates

Discover amazing giraffe facts – from their long necks to unique patterns – and learn how to help protect these gentle giants.

Four years ago, we told you about a landmark new qualification in natural history, for pupils aged 14-16 years. But what happened next, why is it taking so long, and why was the GCSE so important in the first place?

It is currently legal to keep almost any animal as a pet in the UK unless there is legislation in place which specifically bans the keeping of that breed or species. Born Free is increasingly concerned by the number of wild animals being traded and kept as exotic pets, both legally and illegally.

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.

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.

Discover 36 incredible monkey facts, from record-breaking howls to tail tricks and clever tool use. Fun, fascinating, and perfect for curious minds.

As the 2025-26 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament reaches its quarter finals in Morocco, Born Free continues to call for compassionate action from the Moroccan authorities to end wild animal exploitation and suffering.

Be inspired and do something amazing for wild animals in 2026!

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

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