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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Born Free laments lack of wildlife commitments in 2026 King’s Speech

Labour government ignores previous promises on nature, as speech fails to mention any forthcoming protections for animals.
Photograph of a lioness in tall grass with mouth open, possibly roaring or yawning. The lioness wears a tracking collar, indicating wildlife monitoring or research context.

Lion collaring project continues with second Meru lion

ResQ the lioness has been collared in Meru National Park, Kenya, as part of Born Free’s vital lion monitoring work.
Photograph of a group of protesters including Chris Packham, Olivia Evand and Megan McCubbin outside a historic building holding signs and banners advocating to ban trail hunting and strengthen the Hunting Act. Signs feature a white bear logo with

Born Free rallies for change to trail hunting law

Born Free joined over 500 people outside Parliament to call for change to strengthen the Hunting Act, and highlight the importance of a trail hunting ban.
Photograph of a serval cat standing on dry, patchy ground with sparse vegetation. The serval has large ears, a spotted coat with black markings, and is looking directly at the camera.

Two servals return to their sanctuary haven, in South Africa

With your help, two rescued servals – given a temporary home after a devastating wildfire in South Africa – are now safely back with our partner sanctuary, Panthera Africa.
Photograph of two lions resting on the ground in a natural, grassy environment. Foreground lion is alert and looking forward while background lion is partially obscured and lying down.

Two rescued lions turn 20 today

We’re celebrating the 20th birthday of two incredible lioness sisters at our South African sanctuary, Maggie and Sonja.
Photograph of Will Travers OBE, Dame Virginia McKenna, Sir David Attenborough, and Ian Redmond OBE, dressed in formal attire standing in front of a backdrop with multiple sponsor logos, including Artemis, Enterprise Plants, and Western Union.

Happy 100th Sir David Attenborough

Born Free is honoured to wish the beloved broadcaster and natural historian the happiest of birthdays, and attended a special event to celebrate Sir David in Leicester.
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Portugal’s last circus elephant to begin new chapter at Pangea

Julie the elephant will join Kariba at the Born Free-backed elephant sanctuary – the first of its kind in Europe.
A male lion lies lazily alongside a large pool of water

Brian Blessed OBE speaks up for Africa’s lions

The iconic actor and long-term Born Free friend shares his support for our work to protect lions in Kenya, and why they need help now more than ever.
Photograph of a cheetah sitting in dry grass, blending into the natural savanna environment. The cheetah's spotted coat and alert posture highlight its adaptation for camouflage and hunting in open habitats.

Tribute to Timkat

We are deeply saddened to report the death of Timkat, a beloved member of our adopted Cheetah Family, at our rescue centre in Ethiopia.
Two separate photos of two leopards, in a montage side by side, both looking towards the camera with green vegetation in the background

Two years today: update on two rescued leopards

In May 2024, we were over the moon to welcome leopards Alda and Ginny to our sanctuary in South Africa. Confiscated from dire conditions in Poland, did mum and daughter settle in?