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A rhino with large horn stands in dry grassland

South African rhino horn ruling threatens global trade ban

High court ruling to allow the export of a privately-held rhino horn stockpile raises fears of devastating impact on the future of rhinos.
Photograph of an elephant standing in a dry grassy area with green bushes and trees in the background. The elephant is raising its trunk, possibly to grab or smell vegetation, under clear blue sky.

Born Free-backed elephant sanctuary in Portugal welcomes its first arrival

Pangea Elephant Sanctuary’s first resident, Julie, marks the end of wild animals in Portuguese circuses.
A photo of a male lion walking across a grassy savannah

Remember Cecil the lion, shot by a trophy hunter in 2015?

The UK still hasn’t banned the import of grotesque trophies from the barbaric ‘sport’ of trophy hunting. 11 years on – have we failed to learn the lessons from the brutal killing of Cecil?
Two elephants stand side by side by some water in a zoo enclosure

Born Free calls on Zurich Zoo to end elephant breeding

Following 11 deaths in 10 years, Born Free joins international group of elephant experts in calling for an end to the unnecessary suffering.
A photo of Roger Cook sitting at a desk in a recording studio

Tribute to Roger Cook

The trailblazing investigative reporter who brought the horrific practice of ‘canned lion hunting’ to the world’s attention.
A badger is standing with it's front paws on a tree

Born Free responds to new Bovine TB Strategy for England

The UK Government’s new strategy shifts emphasis to cattle, but leaves the door open for further wildlife persecution.
A Chinese pangolin

Urgent action needed to combat environmental crime

This World Environment Day, Born Free emphasises the urgent need for international action to combat wildlife and environmental crime.

Marineland orca update: May 2026

Born Free joins Dolphinaria-Free Europe in calling for French authorities to reconsider transferring orcas to Loro Parque.
A bat hanging upside down on a leaf

Pandemic Agreement delay risks slowing pandemic prevention

Despite being adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025, a year later key details that would allow it to enter into force have still not been agreed.
A close up portrait shot of a wild badger

Badger culling in Britain has ended – but will it last?

The government’s decision not to renew the last culling licence in Cumbria has finally ended one of the country's most disastrous wildlife control policies.