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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Two grey wolves standing side by side

European Parliament votes to downgrade wolf protection, putting their future at risk

The European Parliament has shunned scientific evidence and public opinion to vote in favour of downgrading the protection status of wolves.
A close-up photo of a vervet monkey sitting in the treetops

PSGB winner 2025: a big win for vervet monkeys

Born Free is delighted to announce this year’s Primate Society of Great Britain conservation grant winner, and report great progress from last year’s victor.
A rhino with large horn stands in dry grassland

What is Animal Poaching?

We take a deep dive into what poaching is, why it's bad for wildlife AND humans, and what we are doing to prevent it.
A photo of a male lion running across grass with the Walk on the Wild Side logo overlaid

Will you step-up for lions this summer?

We’d love you to join Born Free’s Walk on the Wild Side challenge this August, and walk 23,000 steps for lions!
A badger at night, stood in front of a pond showing its reflection

UK Planning and Infrastructure Bill puts nature at risk

The Labour government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill risks undermining key nature protections for UK wildlife
A montage of African wild animals with text saying 'We hit our target! Thank you!!' and the Green Match Fund logo

£100,000 target reached thanks to you

Born Free has raised more than £100,000 for wild animals in just seven days, thanks to supporters and the Green Match Fund.
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Double your donations to Save Africa’s Giants

For one week only, you can make your support go twice as far by donating to Born Free's Vanishing Futures matched funding campaign.
A photo of a lion and a lioness walking down a dusty track with their three cubs

Lion cubs spotted in Meru

Great news – new cubs have been spotted in our homeland of Meru, Kenya. Just 23,000 wild lions remain, so each one counts. But, what happened when two adult males appeared?
A white wolf standing on a rock with tree branches in the background

Can an animal be brought back from extinction?

The claimed 'de-extinction' of dire wolves using ancient DNA appears to offer hope. But, is it what it seems, and should we focus on saving the species we still have?
A photo of a beautiful male lion in close-up

In loving memory of Jora

With much sorrow, Born Free has bid farewell to Jora, our precious lion at our sanctuary in South Africa, who had been rescued with his brother from a cramped circus trailer.