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.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK wildlife trade laws under threat
Decreased protection in the UK’s Wildlife Trade Regulations at odds with Chancellor’s drive towards EU harmonisation.
Cheetah cub emergency
Our remarkable team in Ethiopia has rescued four extremely young cheetahs in Ethiopia. Saved in the nick of time from the illegal pet trade, sadly heartbreak was to follow.
Operation Thunder rescues almost 30,000 live animals from traffickers
2025 figures offer a stark reminder of the escalating scale of global wildlife trafficking, fuelled by demand for exotic pets.