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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Born Free calls for safer and more sustainable ways to manage wild animals

Wildlife management was under discussion at UN global biodiversity talks in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Born Free receives award from President of Ethiopia

Ethiopian team recognised for contribution to wildlife conservation at the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority’s 60th anniversary celebration.
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Youth engagement in South Africa highlights importance of nature

250 young people attended a Born Free community engagement session to learn about the environment and share their concerns for the future.
Two tiny cheetah cubs emerging from a travel crate

Rescued Ethiopian cheetah cub update

Born Free is deeply saddened to share that the four cheetah cubs rescued earlier this year by our Ensessa Kotteh Sanctuary in Ethiopia have tragically died, despite intensive expert care. 
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France bans hunting trophy imports

New measures will also pave the way for regulating the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Three adult elephants and one young elephant walking across a grassy landscape in Amboseli, Kenya

Born Free responds to elephant deaths in Amboseli, Kenya

The recent deaths of 15 elephants, reportedly due to cyanide poisoning, is saddening and concerning for the Born Free team.
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Celebrating World Ranger Day in Kenya

Today, we honour the remarkable heroes who protect and monitor wildlife on the frontline, not least our own Twiga Team, hard at work in the heart of Kenya.
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Animals suffering overseas need your help

Please write to your MP urging them to demand action from the Secretary of State concerning animal abuse overseas.
A mother tiger standing with two cubs at the entrance to a woodland area

Celebrating International Tiger Day with children’s book competition

Born Free and Harper Collins Children’s Books partner to celebrate tigers and the launch of a new illustrated picture book, The Kingdom of Tigers.
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Born Free’s ongoing battle for wildlife threatened by trade

The latest meeting of the CITES Animals Committee highlighted how legal wildlife trade is all too often overshadowed by illegal activity, undermining regulations.