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Photograph showing an African elephant and calf walking across grassy savanna. Adult elephant carries long tusks and large ears, while calf follows beside it against a pale sky and distant hills.

What makes an elephant so special?

The fascinating answer lies not only in their unique biology, but in the relationships and experiences helping shape a complex life in the wild. A deeply moving long read by Penny Banham.
A edated lion lying on the grounds with t blue cover over his head, receiving medical treatment from a Vet in a green uniform.

Saving the life of Kimeu the lion

Thanks to extraordinary team effort, a lion with a deadly snare around his neck has been rescued in our charity’s homeland of Meru National Park, in central Kenya.
Two rhino standing under a tree with blue sky in the background

Kenya’s rhino comeback story

Celebrate World Rhino Day with incredible news – numbers of rhinos in Kenya have more than doubled since we began supporting rhino conservation there, in 2014.
Photograph shows close-up lioness in dry woodland, facing camera with mouth slightly open. Dust or insects speckle tawny fur, while blurred branches and green leaves frame alert animal.

Missing for four years: Elsa the lioness is alive!

After years of no sightings, our team sadly presumed Elsa had died. But she wasn’t gone, we just hadn’t found her yet. Join us in celebrating a family reunited, and the power of science.
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…
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 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.
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?

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.