News & Updates

Our Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones chats to his long-term associate John Scanlon AO, Chair of the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime – founded with our help on 5th June 2020.

Today is World Parrot Day and Born Free is joining the celebrations with some grey-t news! Dr Andrea Donaldson, from our Rescue & Care team, reports.

After years of work from Born Free with our #EndWildlifeCrime colleagues, the Council of Europe has adopted a legally binding treaty to help protect wildlife and the wider environment from crime.

Historic agreement could put wild animal welfare at the heart of new approach to human health.

We take a deep dive into what poaching is, why it's bad for wildlife AND humans, and what we are doing to prevent it.

Elephants killed for tusks, pangolins trafficked for scales, grey parrots sold as pets. Wild crime needs tougher rules and global action. Our EU Policy Officer Elodie Cantaloube outlines Born Free’s path for decisive action.

A sophisticated new map of Africa, using a little-known element, helps reveal where rare animals – exploited by the illegal wildlife trade – have been stolen from.

It’s shocking, but pangolin poaching is a big business. You can help Born Free take action to fight crime and stop those who want to hunt, kill and sell these fascinating animals.

Dion George, South Africa’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has revealed the latest rhino poaching figures for the country.

Stolen from the wild by poachers in Malawi, a young pangopup is now helping raise vital funds to save her entire species from extinction. But, she needs your help!