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Two badgers are poking their heads our of a sett dug into the earth

Plans to cull badgers in Northern Ireland rejected by court

25/10/2023

Plans by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to introduce an English style badger cull in efforts to control bovine TB in cattle, have been thrown out by the High Court in a judgement released on 25th October.

A wild pangolin crossing marshland with a stunning sunset in the background

Lilongwe Wildlife Centre receives ‘Outstanding International Sanctuary’ award

20/10/2023

Born Free congratulates our friends at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – founded with our help in Malawi in 2007 – on winning a major award for their lifesaving wild animal rescue work.

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Born Free attends inaugural Wildlife Scientific Conference

19/10/2023

Our Kenyan team was thrilled to present the impact of our conservation programmes at the first-ever Wildlife Scientific Conference, in Naivasha, Kenya

An animated image of a mother and baby elephant

Elephants in Zoos? Enough is Enough

17/10/2023

On the 40th anniversary of Pole Pole’s death, Born Free releases powerful animation, voiced by Founder Patron Joanna Lumley, and new petition calling for an Elephant-free UK.

A woman leaning into a pen to take a photo of a reindeer at a festive event.

End the use of reindeer at events this festive season

09/10/2023

Born Free is encouraging supporters to help bring an end to the use of reindeer at festive events, alongside our partner organisations.

A beautiful male lion lying in long grass

Tribute to Andrea

09/10/2023

Born Free is heartbroken to have to say goodbye to Andrea, one of our beloved rescued lions, after many years of loving care at our centre in Ethiopia.

Two giraffes in a pen being fed carrots over the gate

Concerns persist for animals at South Lakes Zoo

29/09/2023

Issues clearly remain despite inspection report claiming all is well at the zoo.

An elephant reaches out its trunk over the side of its enclosure, where people are standing

Twiggy the elephant: we will never forget

27/09/2023

Born Free is sad to report that Twiggy, who lived alone at Belgrade Zoo for 26 years, has died.

A group of people playing football in Cameroon

Sport energises conservation in Cameroon

27/09/2023

A week-long sporting event in Cameroon provides an exciting opportunity for our team to raise awareness to conservation.

A small animal in a cage at a wildlife market

United Nations ignores opportunity to prevent future pandemics

21/09/2023

Born Free is disappointed that today’s Declaration by the United Nations fails to protect animals and nature, or tackle key risk factors to prevent pandemics in the future.