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Two male lions stand side by side on grass

Two rescued lions, two years on

What happened to the nervous young lion brothers, rescued from a warzone, who arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa two years ago?
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Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary Elections – what they mean for wildlife

We look at what the upcoming elections mean for wild animals, and how supporters in Scotland and Wales can get involved.
A chimpanzee sitting on a platform of an indoor zoo enclosure

Killjoys or animal advocates: Is the Green Party right about zoos?

The debate over the future of zoos in the UK has intensified after the Green Party reaffirmed its policy calling for the abolition of traditional zoos and private animal collections.
Watercolor painting of three adult lions and one cub resting on a rocky surface. The artwork highlights detailed fur textures and natural coloration, capturing a serene moment in a pride's life.

Our Footsteps to Freedom auction is now open!

Bid from the comfort of your own home on an amazing array of lots, from naming your own lion, to wild holidays, and sought after art.
Four people are standing next to a pull up banner about the Animals (Low Welfare Acticities Abroad) Act, with two of the men holding placards saying 'Get your ACT Together'

Born Free calls on MPs to support animal welfare abroad

Born Free co-hosts parliamentary event to urge action on implementing ban on advertising activities abroad which exploit wild animals.
A young tiger is lying behind the bars of a cage looking at the camera with paw outstretched

Shocking number of tiger deaths in Thai facilities

Born Free is appalled to hear reports of the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand over a two-week period in February.
Several bright blue parrots flying above the canopy of a rainforest

Businesses must take action to protect nature

In an urgent wake up call, a major report approved by governments worldwide calls on companies to take responsibility for biodiversity loss.
Photograph of an elephant standing on grassy terrain under a cloudy sky, with a faded target symbol superimposed on its side. Another elephant is visible in the background, highlighting a natural wildlife setting.

South Africa proposes concerning trophy hunting quotas

Born Free is deeply concerned that the South African Government has announced plans for new export quotas of hunting trophies.

Protecting rare pangolins in Cameroon

As we celebrate World Pangolin Day, Born Free is stepping up to secure a safe future for these remarkable animals, in the vast rainforests of West-Central Africa.
A majestic male lion sits on grass facing the camera

Cecil: the Lion and the Dentist

Born Free responds to the two-hour documentary film broadcast on Channel 4 in February 2026.