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Eto’o (front) and Nkamum, Mefou Primate Sanctuary © Ian Bickerstaff, Ape Action Africa

Saving gorillas with Ape Action Africa

Born Free is delighted to announce the wonderful Ape Action Africa as our vital new partner in Cameroon.
A close-up photo of a male lion with no mane

A tribute to Louga

We are extremely saddened to share that we recently had to say goodbye to our beloved 16-year-old lion Louga, at our sanctuary in South Africa.
A badger is standing in long grass, facing towards the camera

New scientific study undermines case for badger culling

A new study published in the prestigious nature journal Scientific Reports has undermined the very premise on which badger culling has operated for the past 11 years.
A lion lying peacefully on a wooden platform surrounded by greenery and African plants, with a lioness standing on the platform behind him

Born Free secures South Africa’s first accredited big cat sanctuary status

Our Big Cat Sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve has been officially recognised for its exceptional standards as a sanctuary by global body GFAS.
Michael Mugo, Pride of Meru Programme Manager, speaking at the National Museums of Kenya conference

Born Free attends key conference in Kenya

Our team has played a vital role in an international scientific conference in Kenya – a ground-breaking exploration of development, conservation and climate change.

EU adopts a ground-breaking law for nature protection

The EU Nature Restoration Law will set legally-binding targets and obligations for all member states to restore natural ecosystems and protect biodiversity.
A propped up sign reading 'polling station' in front of a sandstone building

What will the new Labour government do for wildlife?

With a new UK government elected, Born Free looks at what promises have been made, and what work needs to be done.
Close up of the face of a gorilla

Born Free responds to videos of gorillas at defunct Bristol Zoo Gardens

Videos circulating on social media highlight sad reality for wild animals in captivity.
A photo of a wild fox, standing against a backdrop of yellow flowers, looking directly at the camera.

Met Police announces reduced focus on wildlife crime

Born Free is deeply concerned about cuts to the Metropolitan Police’s wildlife crime unit, at the forefront of the fight against illegal trafficking as well as crimes against wildlife across the London area.
A rhino mother and her calf, in the wild

South Africa’s intentions to reopen rhino horn trade could spell disaster

Born Free is urging the South African government to rethink, and inviting supporters to write to express their opposition.