23 fun facts about leopards
From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
New report documents escalating exploitation of captive whales and dolphins in China
A worrying new publication has exposed the scale of whale and dolphin exploitation across theme parks in China.
Helping farmers, saving tigers
Sustainable farming can play a vital role in protecting tiger habitat and reducing reliance on forest products.
Parliament approves extension of UK’s Ivory Act
Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.
Our tribute to Saida
With deep sadness we recently had to say goodbye to 17-year-old lioness Saida, a precious member of our rescued Lions of Lockdown pride, at our sanctuary in South Africa.
‘Changed for good’ – Wicked movie features CGI wild animals
Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the use of wild animals in entertainment and the importance of computer-generated imagery (CGI) to portray wild animals on screen.
South Lakes Safari Zoo to close to the public
Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024.
20 years of caring for Kyriakos
2024 marks 20 years since our adopted bear, Kyriakos, was rescued as a tiny cub by our long-term colleagues at Arcturos Bear Sanctuary, in Greece.
Princess the Pangolin’s remarkable story
An injured pangolin has undergone a remarkable journey of recovery, thanks to our long-term colleagues at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, in Malawi, southeast Africa.
How bees can save elephants – find out more
You might have heard that beehive fences can help local people live in harmony with elephants but, with honey harvests now underway, we dig deeper with our Born Free Kenya team.