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CITES @ 50: A cause for celebration?

Fifty years ago today, the text of a hugely significant international agreement on wildlife trade was agreed by 80 countries in Washington DC. But, is this anniversary really a happy birthday?

The Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership seminar 2023

As India completes 50 years of its iconic tiger conservation program ‘Project Tiger’, the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership (SLTP) teams met in Melghat Tiger Reserve last month as a part of their Annual Seminar.

Human-wildlife conflict is killing animals

As humans and wildlife are forced ever closer together, conflict is occurring - with often deadly results. We must take action now to end human-wildlife conflict.

Why leopards need your help

A long read by Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn, considers five reasons why leopards need your help today.

Catching up with our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award winners

Born Free is pleased to report on the fantastic conservation work that has been carried out by our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award for Compassionate Conservation winners.

Plant trees & share water to stop conflict & save wildlife!

Born Free is working with Equity Bank to protect and restore natural habitats near Meru National Park. Community Officer, Charles Njoroge, from our Kenyan team reports.

Lions for Life

Born Free’s Head of Education, Laura Gosset, reports on our fascinating, interactive new film, part of our extensive library of free, downloadable resources for schools.

Eye-cow and predator deterrent lights for human-carnivore conflict mitigation

The Pride of Meru team have been trialling new strategies to mitigate human-lion conflicts, protecting both people and lions.

New cubs & pride takeovers in Meru

Born Free reports significant changes for the lion prides of Meru in eastern Kenya, with the recent birth of five cubs, as well as fascinating new coalitions and dominant males.

Rare twin giraffes born in Kenya

Born Free celebrates the arrival of extremely rare giraffe twins, born in our charity’s spiritual homeland of Meru National Park, in Kenya.