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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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An elephant is standing on dry ground with dust rising around her

Julie the elephant’s first two months at Pangea

In early July, thanks to your donations, Julie arrived at her sanctuary forever home in Portugal, after performing in the circus for 40 years. But what happened next?
A young male lion is walking through dry grass, with a wire snare around his neck

Born Free’s adopted lion saved from snare in Kenya

In a dramatic rescue operation, a young lion has been safely rescued from a deadly wire noose, in our charity’s homeland of Meru National Park. 
A female lion is looking up at the sky from inside a metal crate.

Appeal to bring lions Massaï and Alakay home to Africa

On World Lion Day, could you help transform the lives of two lions who have endured years of captivity?
Photograph of a small, wide-eyed bushbaby with large ears sitting on a light-coloured towel. A black dish with white and yellow food remnants is positioned near the animal, suggesting a feeding or care setting.

Bushbaby rescue

Our long-term partners at Zambia Primate Project recently took in one of their smallest animals ever – a tiny lesser bushbaby who needed round-the-clock care.
Photograph of a pangolin curled into a ball on forest floor surrounded by green plants and a fallen branch. The animal's overlapping scales are prominently visible, highlighting its natural defense mechanism in a dense, leafy environment.

Rescuing pangolins from poachers

Rescued from wildlife traffickers, with the help of Born Free adopters, Wathu the pangolin is now getting ready for life back in the wild – where she belongs.
Photograph showing a group of five people attending to a young elephant lying in shallow water near a muddy shore, likely providing medical care or rescue assistance. The scene includes clear blue sky, distant hills, and the elephant positioned horizontally with individuals using tools and physical support around it.

How to save a snared elephant

In a dramatic emergency mission, our long-term colleagues in Malawi have rescued a badly injured elephant, found with a deadly wire snare tight around her neck.
Photograph of an elephant standing in a dry grassy area with green bushes and trees in the background. The elephant is raising its trunk, possibly to grab or smell vegetation, under clear blue sky.

Born Free-backed elephant sanctuary in Portugal welcomes its first arrival

Pangea Elephant Sanctuary’s first resident, Julie, marks the end of wild animals in Portuguese circuses.
Photograph of an elephant standing behind a rusty metal fence with a blurred background. The elephant's large tusks and textured skin are prominently visible, highlighting its size and strength.

Kariba the elephant: Relocation update

The latest news on the planned move of Kariba, from Belgian zoo Pakawi Park to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, Pangea.
Photograph of a lioness in tall grass with mouth open, possibly roaring or yawning. The lioness wears a tracking collar, indicating wildlife monitoring or research context.

Lion collaring project continues with second Meru lion

ResQ the lioness has been collared in Meru National Park, Kenya, as part of Born Free’s vital lion monitoring work.
Photograph of a serval cat standing on dry, patchy ground with sparse vegetation. The serval has large ears, a spotted coat with black markings, and is looking directly at the camera.

Two servals return to their sanctuary haven, in South Africa

With your help, two rescued servals – given a temporary home after a devastating wildfire in South Africa – are now safely back with our partner sanctuary, Panthera Africa.