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A group of gentoo penguins walking inside an indoor aquarium made to look lice a snowy landscape, with some swimming in a pool at the front

Progress For Penguins

Born Free acknowledges positive progress concerning the Gentoo penguins held at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

Marineland orca update: May 2026

Born Free joins Dolphinaria-Free Europe in calling for French authorities to reconsider transferring orcas to Loro Parque.
A bat hanging upside down on a leaf

Pandemic Agreement delay risks slowing pandemic prevention

Despite being adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025, a year later key details that would allow it to enter into force have still not been agreed.
A close up portrait shot of a wild badger

Badger culling in Britain has ended – but will it last?

The government’s decision not to renew the last culling licence in Cumbria has finally ended one of the country's most disastrous wildlife control policies.
Photograph showing a group of goats gathered near a tree with a black and yellow solar-powered device attached to it. The scene highlights the use of technology, possibly for monitoring or deterrence, in a rural or natural environment with dry vegetation and sparse trees.

Flashing lights protect livestock from predators

To help keep livestock safe in Kenya, conservationists and pastoralists are getting innovative! Predator deterrent lights are proving successful in both the Meru and Amboseli landscapes.
Photograph of a group of elephants in a grassy area with palm trees in the background, including one adult standing prominently and three calves interacting nearby. White birds are also present around the elephants, adding to the natural wildlife scene.

Elephant baby boom!

Monitored by our long-term partners, the Amboseli Trust for Elephants, over 200 baby elephants were born in Kenya’s Amboseli Ecosystem last year. But why so many?
Photograph of an elephant standing behind a rusty metal fence with a blurred background. The elephant's large tusks and textured skin are prominently visible, highlighting its size and strength.

Kariba the elephant: Relocation update

The latest news on the planned move of Kariba, from Belgian zoo Pakawi Park to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, Pangea.
Photograph of a tiger lying behind metal bars, showing close-up of its face with intense eyes and detailed fur patterns. Bars create a cage-like structure, highlighting captivity and contrast between wild animal and confinement.

Escaped tiger killed by police in Germany

Born Free urges governments to take action following another tragic incident involving a privately kept big cat.
A fox is standing behind a bunch of bluebells looking up at the sky

Take action: Help get trail hunting banned for good

Born Free welcomes Government consultation on a Trail Hunting Ban, and urges the public to take action.
A hare running in a green field

Born Free laments lack of wildlife commitments in 2026 King’s Speech

Labour government ignores previous promises on nature, as speech fails to mention any forthcoming protections for animals.