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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A hare sitting in a meadow of long grass and wild flowers

Why I’m mad about protecting hares

Born Free’s Youth Ambassador, Thea, tells us why she’s been using her voice to campaign for a close season for hares in England and Wales.
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Born Free pressures international governments to step up for wild animals

Attending a technical meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Panama, Born Free championed wild animal welfare as essential to restoring ecosystems and driving climate solutions.
A photo of Manny Mvula standing in the open countryside, holding binoculars

Meet Manny Mvula – Zambia’s first local professional safari guide

Interviewed for Born Free’s children’s magazine, Hear the Roar!!, Manny tells us about his life in Zambia and how his passion for conservation began.
A hedgehog in the undergrowth

Helping hedgehogs this winter

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is helping critically ill hoglets get back to health – and you can do your bit to help hedgehogs too.
A black and white photo of an elephant standing next to two people who are crouching on the ground.

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.
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.
A group of school children in a classroom holding up drawings of lions.

From Lessons to Legacy: Born Free & GenEarth in Action

On World Teacher Day, we celebrate our continuing partnership which is inspiring thousands of young people to feel empathy and compassion for wild animals.
A group of Great Ape Guardians wearing green Born Free T-shirts, standing together

Meet our Great Ape Guardians!

This World Gorilla Day meet some our incredible Great Ape Guardians who, with your support, are protecting rare gorillas and their forest home in Cameroon.
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.
Two male lions lying behind bars and wire fencing, looking distressed. One is roaring the other has his head bowed down.

Why your voice matters

Every signature you give, every pledge you make, is more than just a name on a page - it’s a voice for the voiceless.