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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.
A huge pile of elephant tusks

95% of Australians back ivory and rhino horn trade ban

A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Australian voters want their government to ban domestic trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, as promised in 2019.
An Asian elephant in a zoo

Can an elephant ever really thrive in a zoo?

New research claims elephant survival in zoos has improved, but fails to demonstrate that inherent welfare issues have been addressed.
A bee sitting on a purple and yellow flower, with a blurry green background

EU ‘simplification’ of nature laws could mean weaker protections for wildlife

The European Union’s current review of its key nature conservation laws has raised concerns that the process could weaken the protections on which Europe’s wildlife and habitats depend.
A female lion is looking up at the sky from inside a metal crate.

Appeal to bring lions Massaï and Alakay home to Africa

On World Lion Day, could you help transform the lives of two lions who have endured years of captivity?