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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Born Free Junior Ambassador Leo receiving his award on stage

Congratulations Leo!

Born Free’s Junior Ambassador Leo has been recognised for outstanding environmental work in his local community at the London Eco Champion Awards.
A hare sitting in a meadow of long grass and wild flowers

Why I’m mad about protecting hares

Born Free’s Youth Ambassador, Thea, tells us why she’s been using her voice to campaign for a close season for hares in England and Wales.
A hedgehog in the undergrowth

Helping hedgehogs this winter

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is helping critically ill hoglets get back to health – and you can do your bit to help hedgehogs too.
A badger at night, stood in front of a pond showing its reflection

Badger culling continues despite Bern Convention findings

Thousands more badgers face being shot in England this autumn despite a finding that the culls contravene an internationally binding legal agreement.
A hare sitting in a meadow of long grass and wild flowers

Close season for hares: Your questions answered

Our Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones tackles the most frequently asked questions we’ve received via social media about hares, hunting and the urgent need to take action to protect them.
A group of people standing together at the Labour Party conference 2025

Clamping down on wildlife crime

From badger baiting, to persecuting birds of prey, the UK needs to do more tackle wildlife crime, so we co-hosted a vital event at the Labour Party conference to highlight the issues.
Close up of a badger with leaves in the foreground

New Bovine TB review fails to address critical issues

Badger Trust and Born Free Foundation Issue a Joint Statement on the Godfray Review - 4 September 2025
Close up of a badger with leaves in the foreground

Will the Bern Convention come to the rescue of England’s beleaguered badgers?

In June 2025, the Bureau of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention, met in Strasbourg. On its agenda was the longstanding complaint against the UK government’s policy of culling badgers as part of its strategy for controlling bovine TB in cattle in England.

Born Free speaks at UK Wildlife Crime meeting

Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, reports on the annual Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime meeting held in London.
A swan on the river with her 5 cygnets

UK Government announces plans to ban lead shot

After our long campaign, with other wildlife groups, Born Free welcomes news of a ban on lead ammunition – a toxic metal which pollutes the countryside and poisons wildlife.