News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

Press contact: [email protected]+44 (0)1403 240 170
A leopard standing in woodland

23 fun facts about leopards

From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.
A tiger walking through the forest

Helping farmers, saving tigers

Sustainable farming can play a vital role in protecting tiger habitat and reducing reliance on forest products.
A yellow beehive being used to create a fence to protect crops from elephants

How bees can save elephants – find out more

You might have heard that beehive fences can help local people live in harmony with elephants but, with honey harvests now underway, we dig deeper with our Born Free Kenya team.
A group of men wearing traditional Kenyan dress, dancing outdoors with a blue sky in the background

Celebrating community in Kenya

Born Free has taken part in a vibrant four-day festival, celebrating Meru’s unique culture and glorious wildlife.
A black and white image of a leopard walking through the bush, taken using a camera trap

How cameras can save carnivores

Camera traps are becoming a key tool to support our conservation work in Kenya, as we help local people live in harmony with wild animals – even lions, leopards and hyenas!
A hyena standing in the long grass

Protecting hyenas in Malawi

Born Free is excited to announce our new partnership with Carnivore Research Malawi, helping local people to live alongside hyenas without conflict.
A photo of a young gorilla in the forest, climbing over logs and branches on the forest floor.

Baby gorilla rescue

Rescued after being orphaned and shot in the head by poachers, an infant gorilla is now safely in the care of Ape Action Africa, our new partners in Cameroon.
A close-up photo of a wild lion lying in long grass which is almost the same golden colour as his mane. He has visible scars on his face

Meet Dr Manoa: Long read interview

We recently had a chat with Dr David Manoa, our newly-promoted Head of Kenya Conservation and a key member of our team, about his love of the wild.
A Bengal tiger standing serenely in dense shrubland

23 fun facts about tigers

From the size of their teeth to the truth about white tigers, find out everything you need to know about this majestic big cat.
A group of four elephants walking into the distance under the trees

The importance of investing in human-elephant conflict mitigation

Sharing a landscape with elephants can be challenging and dangerous, as highlighted by a recent incident of elephant conflict in Meru Conservation Area.