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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Lions of lyon finally rehomed on african soil

The Lions of Lyon – four lion cubs rescued from horrendous captive conditions in France – have been released at Born Free’s Big Cat Sanctuary and are now starting their new lives in their ancestral home of Africa.

Lions of lyon: home sweet home

Born Free’s Sharon Chapman watches the arrival of the Lions of Lyon at our big cat sanctuary in Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa.

Lions of lyon: journey’s end

The Lions of Lyon have arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa! Born Free’s Beth Brooks updates on their journey.

Born free dismayed as zimbabwe looks set to export live elephants

News that Zimbabwe may be about to export dozens of young, wild-caught elephants to zoos in China and Pakistan, has been met with dismay and condemnation by conservationists and animal welfare advocates alike.

Lions of lyon: ticket to ride!

Our fab four are on the move! Born Free’s Beth Brooks explains how Horus, Dadou, Thea and Cersei will make their journey to South Africa.

10 facts about canned hunting

We’ve just launched a new campaign to end canned hunting – but what is canned hunting? Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this cruel industry

Lion bone seized at south african airport

Born Free has reiterated its call for the closure of South Africa’s brutal canned hunting industry following the seizure of 342kg of lion bone at Johannesburg airport earlier this week.

Tripadvisor to stop selling tickets to captive whale and dolphin attractions

Born Free has renewed its call for the public to not visit attractions that exploit whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetacean) following today’s announcement that TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to captive whale and dolphin facilities.

Born free launches campaign to end canned hunting

The Great Escape. One lion saved from the bullet but at least 8,000 remain in captive breeding facilities in South Africa, many destined for canned hunts.

People power in action

Local community pressure in Zambia brings a halt to wild animal captures.