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Farewell pangi

We are extremely sad to report that Pangi, our adopted pangolin, has passed away.

World elephant day

World Elephant Day was launched to make people aware of the numerous and serious threats facing Asian and African elephants.

What is it with lions?

It's World Lion Day! Will Travers OBE, Born Free’s President and Co-Founder, reflects on how lions are viewed today.

Born free to relocate eight lions in 2019

Born Free undertakes biggest relocation in its history with eight lions set to experience the joys of their African homeland by the end of the year.

Born free welcomes high court ruling on canned hunting

Blow to cruel canned hunting industry as judge rules it out of order - Born Free reaction.

Raising the red flag

Born Free’s Sarah Jefferson introduces our new online reporting system Raise the Red Flag.

Raise the red flag and report captive animal concerns

Born Free is launching a new global online system for reporting captive animal concerns – Raise the Red Flag.

Exposing the canned hunting industry: q&a with beth jennings

Beth Jennings volunteered to care for lion cubs in South Africa. But she soon realised that all was not as it seemed. Her experience motivated her to become a wildlife campaigner against the canned hunting industry.

Do local communities benefit from trophy hunting?

Trophy hunters claim local communities benefit from the hunting fees they pay. However, research suggests that little, if any, of the money trophy hunters pay to make their kills ever filters down to local community level.

Recognising the role of rangers in conservation

Born Free’s Dr Nikki Tagg explains how we are supporting the rangers protecting wildlife in Chizarira National Park, Zimbabwe.