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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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An adolescent tiger lying contentedly in a shady spot surrounded by bushes

Together, we can save the tiger

A vital meeting of India’s largest tiger conservation network has shown why our long-term mission to protect tigers is more important than ever.
A group of school children in a classroom holding up drawings of lions.

From Lessons to Legacy: Born Free & GenEarth in Action

On World Teacher Day, we celebrate our continuing partnership which is inspiring thousands of young people to feel empathy and compassion for wild animals.
Karen Botha shakes hands with Dr James Njogu in front of a Born Free banner

Born Free Kenya and KNATCOM UNESCO: stronger together

Born Free and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO have united to create a powerful new force for conservation and development in two key landscapes.
A group of Great Ape Guardians wearing green Born Free T-shirts, standing together

Meet our Great Ape Guardians!

This World Gorilla Day meet some our incredible Great Ape Guardians who, with your support, are protecting rare gorillas and their forest home in Cameroon.
A group of people wearing high-vis vests gather, holding tools

Operation clean-up

To help protect local wild animals, Born Free’s team in Ethiopia recently organised a huge community tidy up campaign, picking up an incredible 3,500kg of litter.
A young male lion lying amongst the undergrowth

Amir is back!

Amazing news for World Lion Day. Amir the ‘lost lion’ has returned – to the delight of our Pride of Meru team who, with your help, protects the symbol of Born Free in Kenya.
A group of children using handprint paining to create a picture of a tree on a white wall

Celebrating Mandela day in Paterson, South Africa

Vinourica Ndou, Born Free's Community Engagement Manager (South Africa), reports as renovations take-shape at the Lighthouse, a space for coordinated community action.
A close-up portrait of a lioness looking directly into the camera lens

The speared lioness

Sahara was just a cub when pierced by an arrow, in Kenya. Her plight brought together a team of people, who fought to save her, and are now rejoicing at some incredible news.
A vast rainforest with waterfall in Cameroon

Alternatives to slash-and-burn in Cameroon

From fruit trees to compost, Born Free is working with local communities to protect and restore forests, create vital new sources of income, and transform gorilla conservation.
Two photos of children drawing pictures of Born Free's bronze lions

Celebrating our bronze pride

Born Free’s Community Engagement team joined local schools in Hampshire, UK to get creative and enjoy our bronze collection of life-size lions, at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa.