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Born free calls on eu to protect young elephants

The European Union is set to condemn young elephants to a life of hell in shocking vote at global wildlife meeting.

Born free welcomes international ban on trade in live elephants

Born Free has welcomed a vote at a major international meeting on wildlife trade taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, to end the trade in live, wild-caught elephants for captive use.

Shooting wildlife with a camera and not a gun

We asked some professional wildlife photographers to tell us how they feel when shooting wildlife with a camera, not a gun.

International orangutan day

Today is International Orangutan Day. Born Free’s Emily Neil raises awareness of these incredible apes and the threats to their survival.

Wildlife trade – a global wake-up call

Dr Mark Jones, Born Free's Head of Policy, explains why wildlife needs the best possible protection against trade.

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.