News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A group of school children standing next to an area of land which they have cleared

Kanjoo School clean up

Ivy Malemba, from our Born Free Kenya team, reports on an exciting new initiative at Kanjoo Secondary School to carefully dispose of rubbish and thus help protect wild habitats.
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Are we defined by what we own?

Whatever your answer, Born Free’s Education team suggests we should perhaps, instead, be defined by how sustainably we live.
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Our Dreams of the Wild continue

Following Born Free’s successful education events with creative artists Haus of Conservation this summer, we’re busy planning next year’s workshops and your school can get involved!
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How to build a hedgehog-safe bonfire

Born Free’s Rescue & Care Coordinator, Tarnya Knight, explains why bonfires can be harmful to hedgehogs, and how anyone planning a bonfire can reduce the risk of hurting one of the UK’s most iconic species.
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Roar-some reading for young animal lovers

Born Free’s Education Officer Charlie Smith explains how you can access our fun, free kids’ magazine, both in school and out!

Do we really need all this stuff?

How does overconsumption impact wild animals? Youth Engagement Officer Enya Perry encourages teachers to download our new Great Debate resources for free.

New report highlights impact of education in conservation

Born Free releases its 2022-23 Education Annual Report, outlining our international education programmes over the past year, and the impact this work has had.

16 fun & interesting orangutan facts for International Orangutan Day

Find out more about these awesome orange apes!

An ambassador’s take on selfish selfies

Born Free's Junior and Youth Ambassadors share their thoughts on why we should STOP Selfish Selfies this summer.

Why do elephants have trunks… and what are they for?

On World Elephant Day, we take a closer look this unique feature!