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In Memoriam: Kennedy Kaminju Kariuki

Born Free is saddened to share the news that our good friend and collaborator Kennedy Kaminju Kariuki has passed away.
Three orca line up at the edge of a pool, in front of three people in wetsuits

Will Marineland, Antibes’ orca be sent to Japan?

Born Free calls on French President Macron to stop the transfer of three captive orca to Japan - sign the petition now.
Leo Sordello-Savale

Meet Leo Sordello-Savale, Born Free’s newest Junior Ambassador

Nine-year-old Leo is creating an online storm for wildlife!
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Every gull matters to us

Born Free has part-funded an essential aviary, helping to rescue and rehabilitate gulls, and a variety of other birds, in Worthing, UK.
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Kanjoo School clean up

Ivy Malemba, from our Born Free Kenya team, reports on an exciting new initiative at Kanjoo Secondary School to carefully dispose of rubbish and thus help protect wild habitats.
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Great Ape survival on the agenda in Paris

Born Free attends UN body on great ape conservation.
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Born Free raises concerns for Dublin Zoo’s elephants

Decision by Dublin Zoo to transfer some of its elephants to Cincinnati Zoo, USA, separating sisters and other family members in the process, raises serious concerns.
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Are we defined by what we own?

Whatever your answer, Born Free’s Education team suggests we should perhaps, instead, be defined by how sustainably we live.
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Addressing the climate-wildlife-health nexus

As nearly 200 countries agree a compromise deal at the COP28 climate summit, Born Free’s Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones calls for ‘nature-based solutions’ and joined-up thinking to address the climate crisis.
A pile of ivory tusks laid on a table

UK’s wildlife crime condundrum

The UK Border Force recently seized illegal wildlife products – including ivory and marine turtle eggs – as part of a global operation, yet wildlife crime convictions have dropped in the UK. Born Free is demanding more action from Government.