Does trophy hunting help conservation?
A new Born Free report is busting the myths and exposing the cruelty behind trophy hunting, starting with the claim that it can actually benefit wildlife conservation.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Landmark victory for wildlife protection in malawi
Changes to the law and tough new custodial sentences send a clear message to wildlife criminals.
Last elephant at paignton zoo has died
Born Free is saddened to hear that Duchess, a female African elephant kept at Paignton Zoo, UK, has died.
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