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Photograph shows close-up lioness in dry woodland, facing camera with mouth slightly open. Dust or insects speckle tawny fur, while blurred branches and green leaves frame alert animal.

Missing for four years: Elsa the lioness is alive!

After years of no sightings, our team sadly presumed Elsa had died. But she wasn’t gone, we just hadn’t found her yet. Join us in celebrating a family reunited, and the power of science.
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. 
Three adult elephants and one young elephant walking across a grassy landscape in Amboseli, Kenya

Born Free responds to elephant deaths in Amboseli, Kenya

The recent deaths of 15 elephants, reportedly due to cyanide poisoning, is saddening and concerning for the Born Free team.
Two Asian elephants playing in water

16 interesting Asian elephant facts

Discover Asian elephant facts, from their intelligence and cultural significance to the threats they face, and learn how you can help protect these animals.
Will Travers OBE and Dame Virginia McKenna modelling mock-up England football shirts with the three lions removed from the badge

No More Years of Hurt

Our poignant World Cup social media campaign highlights the plight of wild lions.
Photograph of a group of elephants in a grassy area with palm trees in the background, including one adult standing prominently and three calves interacting nearby. White birds are also present around the elephants, adding to the natural wildlife scene.

Elephant baby boom!

Monitored by our long-term partners, the Amboseli Trust for Elephants, over 200 baby elephants were born in Kenya’s Amboseli Ecosystem last year. But why so many?
A male lion lies lazily alongside a large pool of water

Brian Blessed OBE speaks up for Africa’s lions

The iconic actor and long-term Born Free friend shares his support for our work to protect lions in Kenya, and why they need help now more than ever.
Photograph of a male lion walking through dry grassland, showcasing its dark mane and muscular body. The scene highlights natural habitat and behaviour of lions in the wild.

The return of Kimeu: every lion counts in Kenya

Kimeu’s story offers a fascinating insight into the power dynamics of a lion pride.
A photo of Jenny Seagrove sitting on a chair at the BBC Radio 4 studio, with microphones visible.

Behind the scenes: Recording Born Free’s Radio 4 Appeal

Our Creative Content Officer Rose Summers, a talented photographer and filmmaker, reports on Jenny Seagrove’s spear-heading of our vital new audio appeal for lions.
Photograph of a classroom setting with a teacher standing in front of a chalkboard, explaining a lesson on evolution to seated students. The classroom features a large painted giraffe and the phrase

How education nurtures future conservation leaders in Zambia

Born Free is proud to support Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, a grass-roots organisation encouraging thousands of local school children to cherish the wild.