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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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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.
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.
Three people on stage at an awards ceremony

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.
Close up of a pile of litter on the beach, including a coca cola can, fishing netting and broken pot

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.
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.
Two Asian elephants playing in water

16 interesting Asian elephant facts

Discover Asian elephant facts, from their intelligence and cultural significance to the threats they face, and learn how you can help protect these animals.
Photograph of a smiling young person holding a small plant in front of a wooden sign that reads

Restoring habitats to restore hope in Kenya

At Kathithine Comprehensive School, students don’t just learn about conservation, they grow trees, restore land and become community ambassadors. Ivy Malemba reports.
Photograph of an elephant standing in tall grass under a partly cloudy sky with four white birds perched on its back. The scene highlights the natural coexistence between large wildlife and smaller bird species in a savanna environment.

18 fascinating African elephant facts

Discover African elephant facts, from their intelligence and social lives to the threats they face, and learn how you can help protect these iconic animals.
Photograph of a classroom in Kenya filled with students seated at wooden desks facing a large blackboard. The room has high windows allowing natural light, and students appear attentive, wearing matching uniforms.

Replacing a dangerous school building, thanks to Schools for Kenya

Our wonderful long-term colleagues have funded the rebuild of an entire classroom block, to facilitate learning at one of our partner schools in Amboseli.
Photograph of three elephants in a grassy savanna during sunset, with two elephants standing near a waterhole and one elephant partially submerged in the water. The scene features a dramatic sky with clouds and warm sunlight illuminating trees and distant hills, highlighting natural wildlife behaviour in an African landscape.

Helping people keep wildlife safe: Meet Charles Njoroge

Based in the Kenyan farming community he grew up in, our Community Engagement Coordinator empowers local people to become conservation champions.