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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A group of elephants in the wild - two adults and a baby

New research suggests elephants give each other names

Researchers in Kenya have discovered elephants seem to call each other by individual names, the first time this has been recorded in non-humans.
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Our Dreams of the Wild continue

Following Born Free’s successful education events with creative artists Haus of Conservation this summer, we’re busy planning next year’s workshops and your school can get involved!
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Why would anyone shoot an elephant for fun?

Every year, trophy hunters slaughter tens of thousands of wild animals, bizarrely claiming that killing rare species is an effective way to protect them. Our Head of Policy, veterinarian Dr Mark Jones, reports.
A wild elephant

How Born Free helps protect elephants in the wild

From our very first field project to cutting edge innovation today, Born Free is devoted to impactful elephant conservation, reports Conservation Manager Penny Banham.
A young elephant calf leans in towards its mother for protection

No pressies please!

Today, we celebrate our remarkable Co-Founder & Executive President Will Travers OBE’s birthday. But this year, as Will explains, he ‘just’ wants elephants (and all wild animals) to be safe.
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Fireworks: harmless fun, or compounded misery for animals in zoos?

Born Free urges everyone to consider the wellbeing of animals this firework and bonfire season.
Nicky Campbell with an elephant placard

CITES Standing Committee: Everything you need to know

As Born Free calls for tighter restrictions on international wildlife trade when regulatory body, CITES, meets in Geneva, we look at why CITES is important and how Born Free is involved.
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How to build a hedgehog-safe bonfire

Born Free’s Rescue & Care Coordinator, Tarnya Knight, explains why bonfires can be harmful to hedgehogs, and how anyone planning a bonfire can reduce the risk of hurting one of the UK’s most iconic species.
A baby elephant standing in long grass raising up its trunk which is holding a stick

Roar-some reading for young animal lovers

Born Free’s Education Officer Charlie Smith explains how you can access our fun, free kids’ magazine, both in school and out!
A hyena stood on a grassland, looking into the distance

Hyenas – a misunderstood species

Have we misjudged the hyena? Our Conservation Officer, Joe Hedges, considers the relationship people have with hyenas.