Matriarchal motivation
The female voice is not lost at Born Free, or in conservation, says Born Free’s Sarah Locke
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Worshipping tigers
Tigers are everywhere. They’re one of nature’s most charismatic and revered animals, with an eternal appeal promoted in cultures the world over. But how are tigers viewed by the people who live alongside tigers every day?
Chimpanzee escape at belfast zoo
Born Free is shocked to learn that a group of chimpanzees escaped from their enclosure at Belfast Zoo on 9th Feb, after leaning a tree branch against the wall of their enclosure and climbing out.
Dung-powered conservation
How is cow dung improving livelihoods and helping to protect wild tigers in central India?
Born free reacts to tiger death at london zoo
Born Free is saddened to learn of the killing of a female tiger at London Zoo, following introduction to a new male at the zoo.
Culling in captivity
Five years on from the death of Marius the giraffe, zoos are still killing healthy animals, but are not obliged to report it. It is time for transparency, says Born Free’s Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity, Dr Chris Draper.
Born free calls for urgent investigation into dolphin deaths at arizona dolphinarium
Born Free is calling for a full and urgent investigation into Dolphinaris dolphinarium in Arizona, USA, where four dolphins have died in less than 16 months.
On the trail of tigers
Born Free’s Beth Brooks joins the children of Khamba village, near Pench Tiger Reserve, on a nature trail as they learn about the wildlife that surrounds them.
Tiger threats: road development
Late last year, in the buffer area of Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve in Satpuda, central India, a 6km stretch of road was widened. The road runs right through thick forest, so as part of the project, trees were torn down and tarmac was laid.