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Two photos side-by-side of two rescued marmosets at a sanctuary

Primates as pets: Apollo and Bobby’s Story

Two rescued marmosets offer a glimpse into the devastating effects that being kept as a pet can have on primates, as new licensing laws look set to fail before they even begin.
A lose up photo f a baby monkey being held by a person

Pet primates at risk in England

Shocking new Born Free data, released today, reveals the failings of new primate ownership legislation before it even comes into force.
School children in blue jumpers sitting with their hands raised

New hub launched for free wildlife & environmental educational resources

Are you a teacher or home educator looking for wildlife and environment lesson plans and resources? To mark the International Day of Education, we've launched an extensive new Educator Hub.
An adolescent tiger lying contentedly in a shady spot surrounded by bushes

Together, we can save the tiger

A vital meeting of India’s largest tiger conservation network has shown why our long-term mission to protect tigers is more important than ever.
A beautiful male lion standing in profile in a lush green landscape.

Simba’s new home

Remember Simba, the rescued lion? Four years ago, we launched an appeal to build him a purpose-built home, and you instantly responded. But, what happened next?
A lion is laid out as a rug on a grassy plain

Born Free urges UK government to stand firm on hunting trophies

Born Free is deeply concerned by recent media reports that officials from the US Government administration are advising the UK Government not to introduce a blanket ban on the import of hunting trophies.  
A montage of images showing a lion in blindfold lying on a table, two servals in travel crates, and a crate being opened into a sanctuary enclosure

Born Free responds to wildfire emergency to rescue wild cats

Following devastating wildfires in South Africa's Western Cape, Born Free has carried out an emergency relocation of a lion and two servals from Panthera Africa to Shamwari Big Cat Sanctuary.
A baby baboon sitting on a tree branch

36 Amazing Monkey Facts

Discover 36 incredible monkey facts, from record-breaking howls to tail tricks and clever tool use. Fun, fascinating, and perfect for curious minds.
A common frog (UK) in a garden pond, just poking its head above the water.

Government must act now or fail nature and the nation

New report shows that this Government risks becoming the first to break the law by missing legally binding targets to restore nature.
A macaque monkey wearing a Sadio Mane football shirt is being held on a chain at the feet of two people

Football mania and monkey madness in Morocco

As the 2025-26 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament reaches its quarter finals in Morocco, Born Free continues to call for compassionate action from the Moroccan authorities to end wild animal exploitation and suffering.