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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Born Free calls for safer and more sustainable ways to manage wild animals

Wildlife management was under discussion at UN global biodiversity talks in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rescued Ethiopian cheetah cub update

Born Free is deeply saddened to share that the four cheetah cubs rescued earlier this year by our Ensessa Kotteh Sanctuary in Ethiopia have tragically died, despite intensive expert care. 
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Born Free’s ongoing battle for wildlife threatened by trade

The latest meeting of the CITES Animals Committee highlighted how legal wildlife trade is all too often overshadowed by illegal activity, undermining regulations.
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South African rhino horn ruling threatens global trade ban

High court ruling to allow the export of a privately-held rhino horn stockpile raises fears of devastating impact on the future of rhinos.
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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.
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Pandemic Agreement delay risks slowing pandemic prevention

Despite being adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025, a year later key details that would allow it to enter into force have still not been agreed.
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Tribute to Timkat

We are deeply saddened to report the death of Timkat, a beloved member of our adopted Cheetah Family, at our rescue centre in Ethiopia.
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South Africa progresses rhino horn trade plans

New plans published this month could mean disastrous impact for wild rhinos.

Protecting rare pangolins in Cameroon

As we celebrate World Pangolin Day, Born Free is stepping up to secure a safe future for these remarkable animals, in the vast rainforests of West-Central Africa.
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UK wildlife trade laws under threat

Decreased protection in the UK’s Wildlife Trade Regulations at odds with Chancellor’s drive towards EU harmonisation.