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A huge pile of elephant tusks

95% of Australians back ivory and rhino horn trade ban

A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Australian voters want their government to ban domestic trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, as promised in 2019.
An Asian elephant in a zoo

Can an elephant ever really thrive in a zoo?

New research claims elephant survival in zoos has improved, but fails to demonstrate that inherent welfare issues have been addressed.
Three adult elephants and one young elephant walking across a grassy landscape in Amboseli, Kenya

Born Free responds to elephant deaths in Amboseli, Kenya

The recent deaths of 15 elephants, reportedly due to cyanide poisoning, is saddening and concerning for the Born Free team.
Photograph of four wildlife rangers standing in a dry, wooded area wearing green uniforms and hats, with some carrying radios and gloves. The group appears focused and ready, highlighting efforts in wildlife protection and conservation.

Celebrating World Ranger Day in Kenya

Today, we honour the remarkable heroes who protect and monitor wildlife on the frontline, not least our own Twiga Team, hard at work in the heart of Kenya.
A family of elephants, including a baby, crossing a river together

Renewed plans to cull elephants in southern Africa raise serious concerns

Born Free calls for compassion, science and coexistence in response to troubling recent events.
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 showing a group of five people attending to a young elephant lying in shallow water near a muddy shore, likely providing medical care or rescue assistance. The scene includes clear blue sky, distant hills, and the elephant positioned horizontally with individuals using tools and physical support around it.

How to save a snared elephant

In a dramatic emergency mission, our long-term colleagues in Malawi have rescued a badly injured elephant, found with a deadly wire snare tight around her neck.
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 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.
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.