New European crackdown on Environmental Crime
Born Free welcomes new Directive which will make trafficking wildlife in the EU increasingly risky for criminals.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Rhino poaching on the rise again in South Africa
Latest government figures from South Africa reveal an increase in rhino killing since 2020.
Reindeer review
With your help, our joint campaign to end the cruel use of live reindeer at UK events and call for a more compassionate Christmas 2023, had a big impact.
Exposing ‘exotic pet’ ownership in the UK
King cobras, crocodiles and cougars - we reveal the wild animals being kept next door.
Migratory species: Finding a way to protect them
Born Free’s Senior Wildlife Consultant, Ian Redmond OBE, reports from Uzbekistan following the 14th meeting of the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals.
Nature without borders
Born Free is joining delegates from 133 governments at a key global wildlife meeting to improve protection for migratory species, hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan.
Is zoochosis real?
With the recent announcement of a new horror video game of the same name, you may be wondering what ‘zoochosis’ really means. Our Policy Support Officer delves into the disturbing reality for many captive animals.
Pet primate licensing regulations pass Commons Committee
Born Free cautiously welcomes the Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations, which were endorsed by a Delegated Legislation Committee in the House of Commons on 31st January.
Ahead of Europe’s biggest hunting fair, new report dispels hunting lobby myths
Born Free has contributed to a report published today that aims to tackle misinformation spread by proponents of trophy hunting.
New report calls for an immediate end to cruel and ineffective badger culling
Badger Trust’s important new report emphasises the need for a collaborative and evidence-based approach to tackling cattle TB.