News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Human-wildlife conflict is killing animals

As humans and wildlife are forced ever closer together, conflict is occurring - with often deadly results. We must take action now to end human-wildlife conflict.

Adoption Diary February 2023

The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.

People, elephants and bees

Born Free is helping farmers and elephants to live together without conflict, thanks to innovative and cost-effective natural solutions.

Why leopards need your help

A long read by Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn, considers five reasons why leopards need your help today.

Catching up with our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award winners

Born Free is pleased to report on the fantastic conservation work that has been carried out by our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award for Compassionate Conservation winners.

Plant trees & share water to stop conflict & save wildlife!

Born Free is working with Equity Bank to protect and restore natural habitats near Meru National Park. Community Officer, Charles Njoroge, from our Kenyan team reports.

Climate change – it’s already here

Our Head of Education, Laura Gosset, explains why our wildlife charity is so concerned about climate change and how nature can help address the climate crisis.

Eye-cow and predator deterrent lights for human-carnivore conflict mitigation

The Pride of Meru team have been trialling new strategies to mitigate human-lion conflicts, protecting both people and lions.

Founder of Born Free Virginia McKenna awarded Damehood

Award-winning actress, writer, singer, poet, humanitarian, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and one of wildlife’s greatest champions, Virginia McKenna OBE, has been made a Dame in recognition of her work for Wild Animal Welfare and Compassionate Conservation in the New Year Honours List 2023.

New cubs & pride takeovers in Meru

Born Free reports significant changes for the lion prides of Meru in eastern Kenya, with the recent birth of five cubs, as well as fascinating new coalitions and dominant males.