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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!

23/05/2026

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?

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Brian Blessed OBE speaks up for Africa’s lions

06/05/2026

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

26/04/2026

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

02/04/2026

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.

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How education nurtures future conservation leaders in Zambia

27/02/2026

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

Photograph of a waterbuck standing in a grassy field during sunset, with soft light highlighting its brown fur and long, curved horns. Background shows rolling hills and a hazy sky, emphasizing natural habitat and serene wildlife scene.

GCSE Natural History confirmed to move ahead

12/02/2026

Four years ago, we told you about a landmark new qualification in natural history, for pupils aged 14-16 years. But what happened next, why is it taking so long, and why was the GCSE so important in the first place?

Photograph of an adult elephant standing in a grassy plain with a cloudy sky and distant trees in the background. The elephant has large, curved tusks and a textured, dusty skin, highlighting its size and natural habitat.

Remembering Craig, the super tusker

30/01/2026

A 54-year-old elephant has died in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. With tusks so long they almost touched the ground, Craig was one of Africa’s last ‘super tuskers’, and a conservation icon.