News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Two vervet monkeys sitting in the branches of a leafy tree

Celebrating 20 years of primate protection

Born Free and the Primate Society of Great Britain are celebrating 20-years of partnership, so we take a look back at some of the impact we’ve had over the years.
A family of elephants standing together with the large matriarch at the front of the group, standing in profile

New elephant sighting is a conservation victory in Meru

Meet the Grass Family, led by Buffel, the wise matriarch - spotted again after 10 months, thanks to our monitoring efforts.
Peter Egan, Dame Jane Goodall and Dame Virginia McKenna at the Animal Hero Awards in 2018

Mourning the death of Dame Jane Goodall

Born Free is deeply saddened by the news that Dame Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, and joins the world in mourning her loss.
A lioness is standing side-on to the camera with two cubs at her feet

Sahara’s big news

Three years after a young lioness was found with a deadly arrow piecing her leg, we're thrilled she’s given birth to a bouncing family of irresistible cubs.
The Born Free Kenya team stood in front of an exhibition stand

Born Free sponsors vital wildlife conference

Our team has played a key role in a major international scientific conference in Kenya, promoting science-based conservation and strengthening partnerships.
Karen Botha shakes hands with Dr James Njogu in front of a Born Free banner

Born Free Kenya and KNATCOM UNESCO: stronger together

Born Free and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO have united to create a powerful new force for conservation and development in two key landscapes.
A photo of Jackline Ntinyari in a green uniform standing in an outdoor setting

Jackline Ntinyari, our first ‘Wildlife Hero’

Launching our new seven-part film series with a fascinating story about conservation, Jackline is working on the frontline for wildlife in our charity’s heartland of Meru National Park, in Kenya.
A group of Great Ape Guardians wearing green Born Free T-shirts, standing together

Meet our Great Ape Guardians!

This World Gorilla Day meet some our incredible Great Ape Guardians who, with your support, are protecting rare gorillas and their forest home in Cameroon.
A rhino grazing in the savannah

Meru’s rhinos help restore populations in Loisaba Conservancy: A conservation success story

Rhinos from Meru National Park have played a vital role in an initiative to aid white rhino recovery in other parts of Kenya.
A person in full beekeeper's outfit is scraping honey from a beehive

Sweet success of beehive fences in Kenya

Creating ‘beehive fences’ to protect crops from elephants is reaping rewards for farmers in Meru, who are harvesting honey to create dual incomes.