News & Updates

Videos circulating on social media highlight sad reality for wild animals in captivity.

Born Free is deeply concerned about cuts to the Metropolitan Police’s wildlife crime unit, at the forefront of the fight against illegal trafficking as well as crimes against wildlife across the London area.

Born Free is urging the South African government to rethink, and inviting supporters to write to express their opposition. 

Born Free joined thousands of people at the Restore Nature Now rally in central London, to urge political leaders to take action to tackle the UK’s wildlife crisis. Our Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg reports.

What are the UK's political parties saying about Born Free's priority issues?

Born Free calls on all political parties to commit to a comprehensive review of the trade in and keeping of exotic pets in the UK.

By writing to your local prospective parliamentary candidates, you can show the UK’s political parties that their stance on nature will influence our votes.

Against the advice of its own Director of Science, Natural England has issued 26 new badger culling licences.

Born Free pushes for urgent action to implement commitments made by the world’s governments to halt and reverse nature’s decline.

Born Free is ready to ensure that wildlife protection and the welfare of animals are given a high priority through the election campaign.