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Our primate conservation grant is open!

Calling all primate conservationists. Our annual grant, in association with the Primate Society of Great Britain, is now open for applications. But don’t delay, your deadline is 1 March.
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Primates as pets: Apollo and Bobby’s Story

Two rescued marmosets offer a glimpse into the devastating effects that being kept as a pet can have on primates, as new licensing laws look set to fail before they even begin.
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Pet primates at risk in England

Shocking new Born Free data, released today, reveals the failings of new primate ownership legislation before it even comes into force.
A baby baboon sitting on a tree branch

36 Amazing Monkey Facts

Discover 36 incredible monkey facts, from record-breaking howls to tail tricks and clever tool use. Fun, fascinating, and perfect for curious minds.
A macaque monkey wearing a Sadio Mane football shirt is being held on a chain at the feet of two people

Football mania and monkey madness in Morocco

As the 2025-26 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament reaches its quarter finals in Morocco, Born Free continues to call for compassionate action from the Moroccan authorities to end wild animal exploitation and suffering.
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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 vervet monkeys sitting in the branches of a leafy tree

Celebrating 20 years of primate protection

Born Free and the Primate Society of Great Britain are celebrating 20-years of partnership, so we take a look back at some of the impact we’ve had over the years.
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PSGB winner 2025: a big win for vervet monkeys

Born Free is delighted to announce this year’s Primate Society of Great Britain conservation grant winner, and report great progress from last year’s victor.
A baby vervet monkey sitting on a yellow blanket

How to not get eaten

Rescued baboons and vervets are learning how to avoid predators, thanks to the ingenuity of the Zambia Primate Project, and with Born Free’s support.
A vervet sitting on a branch

Could you win our primate grant?

Born Free’s annual Primate Society of Great Britain Grant, supporting range state nationals working with threatened primates, is now open for applications.