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A large group of African elephants standing together in shallow water

Born Free condemns Botswana’s increased elephant hunting quota

We’re urging the authorities in Botswana to think again, and adopt compassionate, non-lethal approaches to foster human-elephant coexistence.
Will Travers OBE, Raabia Hawa (Ulinzi Africa Foundation), Kitili Mbathi (DG KWS), Dr Iain Douglas Hamilton, Jim Justus Nyamu (Elephant Campaigner) at in ivory burn

A tribute to Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE

Born Free's Co-Founder and Executive President, Will Travers OBE, honours Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, a pioneering force in elephant conservation.

Director General of Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority wins Tusk Conservation Award

Born Free congratulates Kumara Wakjira, an outstanding individual, recognised for outstanding service to conservation.
A wild ring-tailed lemur in the forest

25 fascinating facts about lemurs

Discover 25 amazing facts about lemurs, including where they live, what they eat and how together we can protect them. 
An adult tiger with two young tigers walking along a path towards the camera

What are wildlife corridors, and how do they help tigers?

In the heart of India, Bengal tiger numbers are increasing. But, as populations rise, tigers need to move between habitats to find their new homes.
A photo of Chris Packham standing on the top of a snowy mountain

Meet wildlife warrior Chris Packham: long read interview

Born Free’s British Wildlife Advocate, Dominic Dyer, chats to his friend and fellow campaigner, Chris Packham – acclaimed naturalist, TV presenter and activist.
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.