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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Join us for Footsteps to Freedom 2027

You are invited to our Footsteps to Freedom Gala event in March 2027, which will be a dazzling celebration of 25 years of Born Free Kenya.
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South African rhino horn ruling threatens global trade ban

High court ruling to allow the export of a privately-held rhino horn stockpile raises fears of devastating impact on the future of rhinos.
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Rescuing pangolins from poachers

Rescued from wildlife traffickers, with the help of Born Free adopters, Wathu the pangolin is now getting ready for life back in the wild – where she belongs.
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Restoring habitats to restore hope in Kenya

At Kathithine Comprehensive School, students don’t just learn about conservation, they grow trees, restore land and become community ambassadors. Ivy Malemba reports.
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How to save a snared elephant

In a dramatic emergency mission, our long-term colleagues in Malawi have rescued a badly injured elephant, found with a deadly wire snare tight around her neck.
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18 fascinating African elephant facts

Discover African elephant facts, from their intelligence and social lives to the threats they face, and learn how you can help protect these iconic animals.
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What do you do when a lion kills your cattle?

In a remarkable story of courage and coexistence, a herder in Kenya chooses peace over retaliation. A long read by our Kenyan Communications Manager, Ivy Malemba.
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No More Years of Hurt

Our poignant World Cup social media campaign highlights the plight of wild lions.
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Born Free-backed elephant sanctuary in Portugal welcomes its first arrival

Pangea Elephant Sanctuary’s first resident, Julie, marks the end of wild animals in Portuguese circuses.
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Remember Cecil the lion, shot by a trophy hunter in 2015?

The UK still hasn’t banned the import of grotesque trophies from the barbaric ‘sport’ of trophy hunting. 11 years on – have we failed to learn the lessons from the brutal killing of Cecil?