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A herd of wild elephants walking through long grass

In Conversation: Newton Simiyu, Saving Meru’s Giants

Find out more about how Born Free is giving ‘Hope for Elephants’ in the Meru Conservation Area, Kenya.
An adult and young elephant grazing in grassland

How do you ID an elephant?

At Born Free, we believe every elephant matters – but how do we tell them apart?
Two men in Born Free uniforms tracking elephants in the wild

In Conversation: Francis Kago, Saving Meru’s Giants

Following our recent Hope for Elephants appeal launch, we spoke with Francis Kago, Project Officer for our Saving Meru’s Giants programme in the heart of the Meru Conservation Area, Kenya – dedicated to protecting elephants in the wild.
A young lioness lying down in dusty shrubland

Lions, elephants, and giraffes: The role of hero species

Let’s hear it for the superstars! Flagship species can transform conservation and Joe Hedges considers how key wild animals act as ambassadors for their habitat.
An arid landscape with leaf-less trees and a dirt track

Is it possible to live with climate change?

Our Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg, reflects on the impact the changing climate will have on the lives of people across Kenya.

In conversation: Anish Andheria, President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust

Earlier this month, we spoke with Anish Andheria, President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust, one of the partners of the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership.

In conversation: Ashley Leiman from the Orangutan Foundation

To celebrate International Orangutan Day, we spoke to Ashley Leiman OBE, Founder and Director of the Orangutan Foundation.

In conversation: Shadrack Kimeu, Twiga Team Supervisor

To celebrate World Ranger Day 2023, we spoke with Born Free’s Twiga Team Supervisor, Shadrack Kimeu.

In conversation: Kedar Gore from The Corbett Foundation

To celebrate International Tiger Day, we spoke to Kedar Gore, Director of The Corbett Foundation.

Dublin Zoo – concerns revisited one year on

One year on since the Irish zoo inspectorate announced its decision to investigate Dublin Zoo, Born Free’s Captivity Research Officer, Chris Lewis, looks back on what followed and what lessons need to be learned.