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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Met Police announces reduced focus on wildlife crime

Born Free is deeply concerned about cuts to the Metropolitan Police’s wildlife crime unit, at the forefront of the fight against illegal trafficking as well as crimes against wildlife across the London area.
A rhino mother and her calf, in the wild

South Africa’s intentions to reopen rhino horn trade could spell disaster

Born Free is urging the South African government to rethink, and inviting supporters to write to express their opposition. 
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Join us for our ‘Footsteps to Freedom’ Ball in 2025

Tickets are now on sale for our glittering gala event… and you’re invited!
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UK General Election: Party manifesto summary

What are the UK's political parties saying about Born Free's priority issues?
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Help put nature and animal welfare on the agenda in this general election

By writing to your local prospective parliamentary candidates, you can show the UK’s political parties that their stance on nature will influence our votes.
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PSGB winner 2024: a win for black-and-gold howler monkeys

Born Free is delighted to announce the winner of this year’s Primate Society of Great Britain conservation grant.

Natural England shuns its own advisor, and condemns thousands more badgers to death

Against the advice of its own Director of Science, Natural England has issued 26 new badger culling licences.
Playing Football Under Born Free's Kick to Conserve Initiative

Football tournament promotes conservation in Kenya

As the UK looks forward to a summer of football with the Euros kicking off this month, Born Free’s ‘Kick to Conserve’ initiative is continuing to demonstrate the impact football can have for wild animals and communities.
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Robust monitoring framework needed for UN countries to meet biodiversity targets

Born Free pushes for urgent action to implement commitments made by the world’s governments to halt and reverse nature’s decline.
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The General Election – and what it means for wildlife

Born Free is ready to ensure that wildlife protection and the welfare of animals are given a high priority through the election campaign.