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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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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.
An adult elephant standing with two young elephants on a dusty plain.

Born Free welcomes the outcomes of the IUCN World Congress

Dr Mark Jones explains why we're calling for urgent and robust implementation of the outcomes, following the meeting in Abu Dhabi.
A group of protestors holding 'Free the 15' placards

Celebrities and protestors unite to ‘Free the 15’

Chris Packham, Feargal Sharkey, Megan McCubbin and Dale Vince joined crowds of protesters to call for the release of penguins at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
A black and white photo of an elephant standing next to two people who are crouching on the ground.

Dame Virginia McKenna remembers Pole Pole

On the 42nd anniversary of the death of Pole Pole the elephant, Born Free Co-Founder Dame Virginia McKenna DBE shares her poignant words of remembrance.
A baby monkey sitting high up in the treetops

14 fun & interesting primate facts

Discover our fun facts about primates – from where they live and what they eat, to how YOU can help protect them.
An elephant stands in front of a concrete building

Captive elephant deaths emphasise need to phase out elephants in zoos

Born Free is saddened and frustrated by recent tragic events involving elephants in zoos around the world.
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.
Two images side by side: On the left is a team of vets operating on a pangolin, and on the right is a close-up of a pangolin in recovery

From heartbreak to hope for rescued pangolins

The stories of two pangolins rescued by Lilongwe Wildlife Centre show the ups and downs of their vital work to protect the species.