Feathered friendship
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.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Groundbreaking international treaty to protect wildlife from criminals
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.
Could the WHO Pandemics Agreement mark a turning point for wildlife?
Historic agreement could put wild animal welfare at the heart of new approach to human health.
What is Animal Poaching?
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.
Crime busters: how to combat wildlife criminals
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.
Mapping nature’s past
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.
Help end the brutal pangolin trade
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.
Rhino poaching in South Africa – a continuing cause for alarm
Dion George, South Africa’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has revealed the latest rhino poaching figures for the country.
Meet Wanjala, the orphan pangolin
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!
Urgent appeal to save the world’s most trafficked mammal
Plight of the Pangolin: On World Pangolin Day, will you stand up for these rare and gentle creatures?