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Meeting Alice Kamau: Shaping the future of Born Free in Kenya

Watch an exclusive interview with Born Free’s new Kenya Country Director and find out her vision for the years ahead.
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How tech saves tigers in India

To help secure vital corridors, and ensure a safe future for the world’s biggest cat, our partners in Central India are using AI, drones, and cutting-edge new camera traps.
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Tribute to Roger Cook

The trailblazing investigative reporter who brought the horrific practice of ‘canned lion hunting’ to the world’s attention.
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Helping people keep wildlife safe: Meet Charles Njoroge

Based in the Kenyan farming community he grew up in, our Community Engagement Coordinator empowers local people to become conservation champions.
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Born Free celebrates World Environment Day in Kenya

From collecting rubbish, to planting trees and demonstrating wildlife art, young people inspired their entire community on this special global day.
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Born Free responds to new Bovine TB Strategy for England

The UK Government’s new strategy shifts emphasis to cattle, but leaves the door open for further wildlife persecution.
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Portugal’s last circus elephant gets ready for new life

Julie the elephant is undergoing the final preparations for her move to Pangea Elephant Sanctuary.
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Happy Birthday Dame Virginia!

Join us in celebrating the 95th birthday of our beloved Co-Founder, Dame Virginia McKenna.
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Urgent action needed to combat environmental crime

This World Environment Day, Born Free emphasises the urgent need for international action to combat wildlife and environmental crime.
Chris Packham, Thea Caine and Chloe Dalton stood together, Thea holding a poster about hares

Nominations open for Born Free Youth & Junior Ambassadors

Aged between 8 and 18, with a passion for wild animals? Keen to share your passion with the world? This could be your chance!