Pangolins – scales of injustice
Born Free's Dr Mark Jones reviews the new e-book by Richard Peirce highlighting the plight of the pangolin.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Wales bans wild animals in circuses: Born Free reaction
Responding to the news that the use of wild animals in circuses is to be banned in Wales from 1 December 2020, Dr Chris Draper, Born Free’s Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity, said:
Meet the young orangutans preparing for life in the wild
The Orangutan Foundation, supported by Born Free, is helping orangutans who were kept as pets find their feet.
Update on jon the emaciated lion
Rescued from a circus just a few weeks ago, Jon has made enormous progress
Virginia mckenna obe supports fundraising finale!
Going Bats for Wildlife challenge has raised £30,700 for Born Free.
New life, new hope for ethiopian wolves
An increase in births and new family groups signal good news for a population in peril.
10 facts about orangutans
Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.
Badger culling set to expand in spite of government promises to phase it out
Born Free is supporting an open letter calling for a national badger vaccination strategy to replace badger culling.
How do we prevent future pandemics?
We are calling for a global ban on wildlife markets to protect human and animal health, but what work are we doing to make this a reality?
An update on angela, bellone, louga and saida
Thank you! Over the last three months, we have told you all about Angela, Bellone, Louga and Saïda – the four lions who lived and performed in a travelling circus in France before they were surrendered by their owner. They’re now at a temporary home in France and are waiting to be relocated to the lifetime safety of their new home at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa.