Born free supports call to halt species decline by 2030
Born Free is backing an urgent call by the International Union for Conservation of Nature to protect endangered species at the highest risk of extinction.
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Winner of virginia mckenna award 2019
Dr Jamartin Sihite, CEO of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, has been awarded the seventh Virginia McKenna Award for Compassionate Conservation.
Lions of lyon: your questions answered
Born Free’s Beth Brooks answers your questions about the Lions of Lyon.
Cubs exploited for profit
The tragic life of cubs born in lion breeding farms for the canned hunting and lion bone industries.
Lions of lyon: finding their feet
The Lions of Lyon are settling in at our big cat sanctuary. Born Free’s Beth Brooks finds out how they’ve been getting on.
Lions of lyon finally rehomed on african soil
The Lions of Lyon – four lion cubs rescued from horrendous captive conditions in France – have been released at Born Free’s Big Cat Sanctuary and are now starting their new lives in their ancestral home of Africa.
Lions of lyon: home sweet home
Born Free’s Sharon Chapman watches the arrival of the Lions of Lyon at our big cat sanctuary in Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa.
Lions of lyon: journey’s end
The Lions of Lyon have arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa! Born Free’s Beth Brooks updates on their journey.
Born free dismayed as zimbabwe looks set to export live elephants
News that Zimbabwe may be about to export dozens of young, wild-caught elephants to zoos in China and Pakistan, has been met with dismay and condemnation by conservationists and animal welfare advocates alike.
Lions of lyon: ticket to ride!
Our fab four are on the move! Born Free’s Beth Brooks explains how Horus, Dadou, Thea and Cersei will make their journey to South Africa.