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20 years of caring for Kyriakos

2024 marks 20 years since our adopted bear, Kyriakos, was rescued as a tiny cub by our long-term colleagues at Arcturos Bear Sanctuary, in Greece.

Adoption Diary June 2023

The latest updates on some of your favourite adopted animals.

World Bear Day

Today is World Bear Day and the perfect opportunity to tell you about the rescued bear cubs currently being reared by our supported project in Russia – Orphan Bear Rescue Centre (OBRC), based 280 northwest of Moscow.

Adoption Diary August 2022

The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.

Orphan cub rescue in Greece

Thanks to eagle-eyed local residents, a tiny brown bear has been rescued and is receiving expert care with Born Free’s long-term partners in Greece.

Born free calls for urgent enquiry into whipsnade zoo bear shooting

Born Free, Is Shocked And Appalled To Learn That Two Brown Bears Have Been Shot And Killed After Escaping Their Enclosure At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Brown bear threats

Worldwide, there’s an estimated 200,000 brown bears living in the wild, and they face serious threats.