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A lioness carrying a little cub gently in her mouth across grassland

New cubs for Elsa’s Pride

Six infant lions – just weeks old – have been spotted by a tour guide in Meru National Park, Kenya. Every new cub is worth celebrating, but then we realised who the mum is…
An elephant is standing on dry ground with dust rising around her

Julie the elephant’s first two months at Pangea

In early July, thanks to your donations, Julie arrived at her sanctuary forever home in Portugal, after performing in the circus for 40 years. But what happened next?
A wild tiger walking along a track

Meet some unsung tiger heroes

As we eagerly await this year’s prestigious Conservation Hero Award in India, we shine a light on some recent winners – individuals who go above and beyond to protect tigers.
A close-up image of a rhino

South Africa gives green light for trophy hunting threatened species

New South African minister has approved quotas for the export of hundreds of hunting trophies from elephants, rhinos and leopards.
A young male lion is walking through dry grass, with a wire snare around his neck

Born Free’s adopted lion saved from snare in Kenya

In a dramatic rescue operation, a young lion has been safely rescued from a deadly wire noose, in our charity’s homeland of Meru National Park. 
A pod of bottlenose dolphins leaping from the water

18 amazing dolphin facts you should know

Discover fascinating dolphin facts, from their intelligence to the threats they face, and learn why these remarkable marine mammals need protection.
Wish they weren't here leopard skin postcard

Nothing to declare? Animal body parts are not souvenirs!

Join us in calling for the UK government to ban trophy hunting imports today.
Photograph of a cracked, dry landscape under a dramatic sky with scattered clouds and sunlight breaking through. The scene highlights drought conditions with parched earth stretching toward a distant green tree line on the horizon.

The impact of 2026’s extreme weather

With record-breaking temperatures and exceptional dry weather here in the UK, how does this compare to other countries where we work, and can we help wildlife on our doorstep?
A common frog (UK) in a garden pond, just poking its head above the water.

Get involved: Natural History GCSE consultation

With Year 11 pupils countrywide awaiting exam results, Born Free welcomes the Department of Education’s public consultation on the planned Natural History GCSE, and encourages you to get involved.

Talking tigers: Meet Shivangi Bendre

What does it take to be a conservation biologist protecting tigers in India? We ask Shivangi why her work to help people live alongside wildlife means so much to her.