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A wild tiger in the long grass surrounded by trees

How tech saves tigers in India

To help secure vital corridors, and ensure a safe future for the world’s biggest cat, our partners in Central India are using AI, drones, and cutting-edge new camera traps.
Photograph of a tiger lying behind metal bars, showing close-up of its face with intense eyes and detailed fur patterns. Bars create a cage-like structure, highlighting captivity and contrast between wild animal and confinement.

Escaped tiger killed by police in Germany

Born Free urges governments to take action following another tragic incident involving a privately kept big cat.
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.
An adolescent tiger lying contentedly in a shady spot surrounded by bushes

Together, we can save the tiger

A vital meeting of India’s largest tiger conservation network has shown why our long-term mission to protect tigers is more important than ever.
An adult tiger with two young tigers walking along a path towards the camera

What are wildlife corridors, and how do they help tigers?

In the heart of India, Bengal tiger numbers are increasing. But, as populations rise, tigers need to move between habitats to find their new homes.
Wild Tiger in India

Restoring habitats to save tigers

What’s a buffer zone, and why does planting trees and digging ponds help tigers? From cattle food to nature camps, you’ll be surprised how best to make conservation a success in India.
A solitary tiger in a barren zoo enclosure

Zoo breeding tragedies highlight the need for a Roar-Free UK

Ten months on from the release of Born Free’s hard-hitting report, ‘Clawing at the Cages’, recent events continue to highlight why big cats simply do not belong in zoos.
A rhino with large horn stands in dry grassland

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.
Close up of a tiger walking through the forest

Youth Ambassador Ayan champions tigers in India

Born Free's Youth Ambassador Ayan Mehra has been leading school workshops in India to spread the message of wildlife conservation through art.
A wild tiger walking on a forest pathway

Working together to protect India’s tigers

As the partners gather at their annual conservation seminar, we look at some of the fantastic work the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership is doing to support people and save tigers.