Lion killed by trophy hunters echoes Cecil tragedy
Born Free is appalled by news of the latest slaughter of a lion by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe in June 2025.
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Charities mark 10th anniversary of Cecil the lion’s death to demand a UK ban on trophy imports
10 years since Cecil was killed, we co-sponsored a parliamentary event urging the government to fulfil its longstanding promise to ban the import of hunting trophies.
Born Free. Not For Sport
Powerful images by award-winning photographer George Logan set to appear across London, as we call for a ban on hunting trophies.
Ten years since Cecil – what next for trophy hunting?
After the horrifying killing of Cecil the lion in 2015, precious little has changed.
Will trophy hunting wipe out Africa’s Super Tuskers?
A short but powerful documentary was released on 20th January to highlight the impact of trophy hunting on the few remaining ‘super-tusker' elephants across East Africa.
UK General Election: Party manifesto summary
What are the UK's political parties saying about Born Free's priority issues?
Killing of ‘super tuskers’ sparks scientific trophy hunting debate
Born Free's Senior Wildlife Consultant Ian Redmond OBE reports on the killing of much-loved 'tusker' elephants in Tanzania, and why recent news stories have sparked concern.
Born Free welcomes progress towards UK hunting trophy ban
Bill to ban trophy imports passes its second stage in the House of Commons.
Ahead of Europe’s biggest hunting fair, new report dispels hunting lobby myths
Born Free has contributed to a report published today that aims to tackle misinformation spread by proponents of trophy hunting.
Why would anyone shoot an elephant for fun?
Every year, trophy hunters slaughter tens of thousands of wild animals, bizarrely claiming that killing rare species is an effective way to protect them. Our Head of Policy, veterinarian Dr Mark Jones, reports.