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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Photograph showing two lions, one male and one female, emerging from dense green and dry brown vegetation in a natural habitat. The scene highlights the lions' alert expressions and the contrast between lush greenery and dry grassland.

What do you do when a lion kills your cattle?

In a remarkable story of courage and coexistence, a herder in Kenya chooses peace over retaliation. A long read by our Kenyan Communications Manager, Ivy Malemba.
Will Travers OBE and Dame Virginia McKenna modelling mock-up England football shirts with the three lions removed from the badge

No More Years of Hurt

Our poignant World Cup social media campaign highlights the plight of wild lions.
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?
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.
Photograph of a lioness in tall grass with mouth open, possibly roaring or yawning. The lioness wears a tracking collar, indicating wildlife monitoring or research context.

Lion collaring project continues with second Meru lion

ResQ the lioness has been collared in Meru National Park, Kenya, as part of Born Free’s vital lion monitoring work.
Photograph of two lions resting on the ground in a natural, grassy environment. Foreground lion is alert and looking forward while background lion is partially obscured and lying down.

Two rescued lions turn 20 today

We’re celebrating the 20th birthday of two incredible lioness sisters at our South African sanctuary, Maggie and Sonja.
A male lion lies lazily alongside a large pool of water

Brian Blessed OBE speaks up for Africa’s lions

The iconic actor and long-term Born Free friend shares his support for our work to protect lions in Kenya, and why they need help now more than ever.
Photograph of a male lion walking through dry grassland, showcasing its dark mane and muscular body. The scene highlights natural habitat and behaviour of lions in the wild.

The return of Kimeu: every lion counts in Kenya

Kimeu’s story offers a fascinating insight into the power dynamics of a lion pride.
Photograph of a lioness sitting on a large tree branch, looking attentively to the side. The scene highlights the contrast between the lioness's light fur and the dark, textured bark of the tree against a clear sky background.

Our team’s favourite Meru lions

Born Free’s hard-working Pride of Meru team has followed the lions of Meru National Park for many years, getting to know each one. But who has especially won their hearts?
A close-up photo of a wild lion lying in long grass which is almost the same golden colour as his mane. He has visible scars on his face

Double your donation and Protect the Pride

For one week only, every donation made to our Protect the Pride Earth Raise Appeal to save lions will be worth twice as much.