Pole pole remembered
Our Elephants in Crisis campaign has focused on the plight of wild elephants in Africa. But did you know a captive elephant called Pole Pole is the driving force behind Born Free?
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
My wild malawi adventure
What's it like to volunteer on a Born Free-supported project? In a guest blog, Laura Praill describes her incredible time at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre in Malawi
Towards a worldwide ivory ban
The UK is in the process of introducing a domestic ivory ban. But what action have other countries taken? Born Free’s Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones finds out
Marina: a beautiful soul
Glen Vena, Born Free’s Animal Care Manager at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa, remembers Marina the lioness who recently passed away.
Australia on way to ivory and rhino horn ban
Born Free is very pleased to hear that a Commonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Inquiry has recommended a domestic trade ban on both elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn.
Farewell roque, marina and general
We have recently had to say a sad farewell to three of the beloved big cats in our care – Roque the tiger, Marina the lioness and General the lion.
Vets urge action to stop hunting hounds spreading bovine tb
A group of veterinary professionals, including Born Free’s Head of Policy Mark Jones, has written an open letter to the Veterinary Times criticising the Government for its failure to take action to prevent hunting hounds spreading bovine TB, while continuing to licence the slaughter of large numbers of badgers.
Born free reacts to new badger cull licences
Born Free is extremely disappointed by the news that 11 new badger cull licences have been approved in England, which could lead to the death of 40,892 badgers by the end of 2018.
Ivory trade: not just an elephant crisis
It's not just elephants that are threatened by people's desire for ivory. As part of our Elephants in Crisis campaign, Born Free's Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones examines the other animals at risk.
Big cat diaries – september 2018
Glen Vena, Animal Care Manager at our big cat rescue centres in Shamwari, gives his latest update.