Amazon rainforest devastation set to increase
A recent BBC World report by David Shukman, sets out the shocking reality of the current political and environment catastrophe that is unfolding in Brazil.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Wild animals in travelling circuses could be banned in wales
Born Free welcomes the latest steps by the Welsh government to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.
Circus trainer mauled to death by tigers: Born Free reaction
Once again, tragedy has struck in a circus using wild animals: It has been reported that an animal trainer has been mauled to death by four tigers at Circus Orfei in Southern Italy.
10 facts about trophy hunting
We have recently launched a report, Trophy Hunting: Busting the myths and exposing the cruelty, to examine the scale, scope and impact of trophy hunting and debunk the claims made by trophy hunters. Taken from that report, here’s 10 facts you need to know about trophy hunting
Born free launches campaign to ban trophy and canned hunting
Today, on the fourth anniversary of Cecil the lion’s death, Born Free is launching a campaign to ban trophy and canned hunting.
An update on the lions of lyon
Our four lion cubs are nearly ready to make the 8,000-mile journey from France to South Africa. But how are they getting on?
Born free reaction to edinburgh zoo’s plans for new giraffe enclosure
Born Free is disappointed that Edinburgh Zoo is aiming to raise £100,000 to build a new enclosure for giraffes on Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh. The enclosure would aim to open in 2020, at least 15 years since the species was last kept at the zoo.
What’s wrong with plastic bags?
Marc Gumbrill, Born Free’s Head of Business Sustainability explains how, and why, we can reuse plastic bags.
Farewell dolo
We are heartbroken to report that our very special lion Dolo has passed away at the age of 15, following a short illness.
Little do we know
Scientists are meant to know everything there is to know about life on Earth. But what if we don’t know everything? What if we are just scratching the surface of ecological knowledge, asks Penny Banham, Born Free’s Conservation Projects Officer?