Born Free condemns Botswana’s increased elephant hunting quota
We’re urging the authorities in Botswana to think again, and adopt compassionate, non-lethal approaches to foster human-elephant coexistence.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
A tribute to Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE
Born Free's Co-Founder and Executive President, Will Travers OBE, honours Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, a pioneering force in elephant conservation.
Dame Virginia McKenna remembers Pole Pole
On the 42nd anniversary of the death of Pole Pole the elephant, Born Free Co-Founder Dame Virginia McKenna DBE shares her poignant words of remembrance.
Captive elephant deaths emphasise need to phase out elephants in zoos
Born Free is saddened and frustrated by recent tragic events involving elephants in zoos around the world.
New elephant sighting is a conservation victory in Meru
Meet the Grass Family, led by Buffel, the wise matriarch - spotted again after 10 months, thanks to our monitoring efforts.
Sweet success of beehive fences in Kenya
Creating ‘beehive fences’ to protect crops from elephants is reaping rewards for farmers in Meru, who are harvesting honey to create dual incomes.
Tracking giants
Did you know that scientific data is reshaping elephant conservation? Rita Kulamo and Irene Dzuwamwenga, from our Saving Meru’s Giants team, report from Kenya.
Elephants at Shanghai Wild Animal Park: Born Free reaction
Born Free is extremely concerned to see videos and images circulated featuring the African elephants at Shanghai Wild Animal Park, China.
What is Animal Poaching?
We take a deep dive into what poaching is, why it's bad for wildlife AND humans, and what we are doing to prevent it.
£100,000 target reached thanks to you
Born Free has raised more than £100,000 for wild animals in just seven days, thanks to supporters and the Green Match Fund.