10 incredible African forest elephant facts
Discover African forest elephant facts, from their role as forest gardeners to their critically endangered status. learn why protecting them matters.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Remembering Shankar the elephant: one year on
After her long campaign to give Shankar a better life, Born Free Ambassador Nikita Dhawan remembers the elephant who died at Delhi Zoo, in India, a year ago today.
Julie the elephant’s first two months at Pangea
In early July, thanks to your donations, Julie arrived at her sanctuary forever home in Portugal, after performing in the circus for 40 years. But what happened next?
South Africa gives green light for trophy hunting threatened species
New South African minister has approved quotas for the export of hundreds of hunting trophies from elephants, rhinos and leopards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.