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Born free report: do zoos put the con in conservation?

New research shows majority of species kept in charitable UK zoos aren’t threatened with extinction.

Remembering elsa: 60 years on

Virginia McKenna OBE, Born Free's Co-Founder & Trustee, remembers Elsa the world-famous lioness on the 60th anniversary of her death.

10 facts about pangolins

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

Remembering george adamson

Virginia McKenna OBE pays tribute to George Adamson who lost his life on this day in 1989.

Lion numbers increase 25% in kenya

The official estimate for the number of lions living in Kenya has increased 25% to 2,489, according to the Kenyan government.

10 facts about orangutans

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

Why protect rhinos?

Find out how these amazing animals have a pivotal role in the ecosystem.

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.

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

Tyger tyger, a dimming light

In 1794, William Blake wrote the famous lines, Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry?