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Help us give wildlife the greatest protection possible against trade

Please send an email to the Environment Secretary asking them to make sure the UK gives wildlife the greatest protection possible.

Elsa’s kopje anniversary

Virginia McKenna OBE, returns to Meru National Park in Kenya to mark 20 years since the opening of Elsa’s Kopje.

Let’s hear it for the girls!

New names for Kuuma and Girl!

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.

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.