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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Can Cecil’s death inspire a future of coexistence?

Seven years ago today, Cecil was brutally murdered by trophy hunters, but can his death inspire a future of coexistence between humans and wildlife?

World Female Ranger Day

Born Free salutes the brave women across the world, putting their lives on the line to protect wild animals.

My favourite pride

Head Guide at Elsa's Kopje, Mohamed Boru shares why Elsa's Pride is so special to him.

Happy birthday Virginia!

Will Travers OBE pays tribute to his incredible mum, and Born Free’s matriarch on her 91st birthday.

World Environment Day: Treat or threat?

This World Environment Day you can be 100% forest friendly and help protect chimpanzees and gorillas when you choose shade-grown cocoa and coffee.

Memories of The Queen

Born Free’s Co-Founder and Trustee, Virginia McKenna OBE, marks Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with some personal reflections.

Tony Fitzjohn OBE: Will Travers remembers a lion-hearted man

Tony has gone and we have lost a little bit of the crazy magic that the world needs so badly.

Everybody needs good neighbours in Kenya

Our Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg and Born Free Kenya’s David Manoa have published a paper on bomas in Oryx – The International Journal of Conservation.

Endangered Species Day: Born Free teams up with Ecoflix

It’s not just about Endangered Species, explains gorilla expert Ian Redmond OBE, Born Free’s Policy Advisor and Head of Conservation at Ecoflix.

Elephant calf rescue

The lives of two baby elephants have been saved, thanks to a big team effort and two emergency rescue operations.