Blog

Born Free works across the world to protect and preserve wildlife in its natural habitat.

The Born Free blog gives our team – both in the office and out in the field – a platform to share their views on the latest news stories and issues affecting wildlife conservation and captive animal welfare.

Our blogs are published regularly, so please keep checking back, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to stay updated.

CANNED HUNTING AND THE LION BONE TRADE: SOUTH AFRICA'S DIRTY SECRET

Published: 04/11/2019 7:00am

Canned hunting is a cruel and brutal industry, but the South African government continue to ignore calls for it to be brought to an end, explains Dr Mark Jones, Born Free's Head of Policy.

LIONS OF LYON: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Published: 14/10/2019 7:00am

Born Free’s Beth Brooks answers your questions about the Lions of Lyon.

LIONS OF LYON: FINDING THEIR FEET

Published: 13/10/2019 3:17pm

The Lions of Lyon are settling in at our big cat sanctuary. Born Free’s Beth Brooks finds out how they’ve been getting on.

LIONS OF LYON: HOME SWEET HOME

Published: 12/10/2019 2:32pm

Born Free’s Sharon Chapman watches the arrival of the Lions of Lyon at our big cat sanctuary in Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa.

LIONS OF LYON: JOURNEY’S END

Published: 11/10/2019 8:21pm

The Lions of Lyon have arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa! Born Free’s Beth Brooks updates on their journey.

LIONS OF LYON: TICKET TO RIDE!

Published: 10/10/2019 5:00pm

Our fab four are on the move! Born Free’s Beth Brooks explains how Horus, Dadou, Thea and Cersei will make their journey to South Africa.

WORLD RHINO DAY

Published: 22/09/2019 7:30am

It’s World Rhino Day! Penny Banham, Born Free’s Conservation Projects Officer, explains why we should celebrate these amazing creatures

BIG WINS FOR WILDLIFE

Published: 29/08/2019 1:45pm

Dr Mark Jones, Born Free’s Head of Policy, recently attended an important global wildlife meeting in Switzerland. Covering everything from the trade in live, baby elephants to rare Sri Lankan lizards, he looks back on the successes of the meeting.

INTERNATIONAL ORANGUTAN DAY

Published: 19/08/2019 6:00am

Today is International Orangutan Day. Born Free’s Emily Neil raises awareness of these incredible apes and the threats to their survival.

WILDLIFE TRADE - A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL

Published: 17/08/2019 7:00am

Dr Mark Jones, Born Free's Head of Policy, explains why wildlife needs the best possible protection against trade.

WHAT IS IT WITH LIONS?

Published: 10/08/2019 7:00am

It's World Lion Day! Will Travers OBE, Born Free’s President and Co-Founder, reflects on how lions are viewed today.

RAISING THE RED FLAG

Published: 07/08/2019 7:00am

Born Free’s Sarah Jefferson introduces our new online reporting system Raise the Red Flag.

RECOGNISING THE ROLE OF RANGERS IN CONSERVATION

Published: 31/07/2019 7:00am

Born Free’s Dr Nikki Tagg explains how we are supporting the rangers protecting wildlife in Chizarira National Park, Zimbabwe.

ELSA'S KOPJE ANNIVERSARY

Published: 16/07/2019 8:00am

Virginia McKenna OBE, returns to Meru National Park in Kenya to mark 20 years since the opening of Elsa’s Kopje.

REMEMBERING CECIL

Published: 02/07/2019 6:00am

Born Free’s Beth Brooks reflects on how the death of Cecil the lion alerted the world to the cruel practice of trophy hunting