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Update on Wanjala, the orphan pangolin

With your help, a young pangopup – rescued from wildlife traffickers – has undergone a remarkable transformation in Malawi. But, pangolins belong in the wild of course…
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Born Free at Birdfair

With fascinating talks and wild activities, the world’s biggest annual celebration of wildlife has taken place near Rutland Water, UK, and our team was actively involved.
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Meet wildlife crime expert John Scanlon: long read interview

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.