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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A baby monkey sitting high up in the treetops

14 fun & interesting primate facts

Discover our fun facts about primates – from where they live and what they eat, to how YOU can help protect them.
Two wild bonobos cuddling up to each other whilst sitting in long grass

27 fun & interesting bonobo facts

Discover 27 interesting facts about bonobos - perfect for kids and animal lovers. Learn where bonobos live, what they eat, and why they need our help.
Adult male Bornean Orangutan fishes rubbish from moat (for anything edible) at Dudley Zoo

The captives

As Born Free’s new report on apes in zoos hits the headlines, our Policy Advisor and acclaimed ape expert, Ian Redmond OBE, reflects on his encounters with apes behind bars.
An orangutan sits on the concrete floor of its enclosure at Dudley Zoo

Jungle not jail for our closest cousins

Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.
A portrait of a baby bonobo sitting amongst family members

How we protect bonobos

Born Free’s Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg highlights the mystery and uniqueness of bonobos and reports on what Born Free is doing to protect these rare great apes.