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A lion lying on the ground with a natural background. In between his front paws he is gripping a large bundle of herbs and leaves

Comfort and joy for the pets in your life

Christmas enrichment ideas for dogs and cats, inspired by their wild cousins!
A wild ring-tailed lemur in the forest

25 fascinating facts about lemurs

Discover 25 amazing facts about lemurs, including where they live, what they eat and how together we can protect them. 
An adult and baby rhino walking together in Meru National Park

CITES CoP 20 – Key Questions Answered

Ahead of CITES CoP20, starting 24 November 2025, we answer the most commonly asked questions about CITES and where Born Free stands on key issues.
An adult tiger with two young tigers walking along a path towards the camera

What are wildlife corridors, and how do they help tigers?

In the heart of India, Bengal tiger numbers are increasing. But, as populations rise, tigers need to move between habitats to find their new homes.
A hare sitting in a meadow of long grass and wild flowers

Why I’m mad about protecting hares

Born Free’s Youth Ambassador, Thea, tells us why she’s been using her voice to campaign for a close season for hares in England and Wales.
A woman stood outside a building with a prominent banner saying 'convention on Biological Diversity

Born Free pressures international governments to step up for wild animals

Attending a technical meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Panama, Born Free championed wild animal welfare as essential to restoring ecosystems and driving climate solutions.
A photo of Manny Mvula standing in the open countryside, holding binoculars

Meet Manny Mvula – Zambia’s first local professional safari guide

Interviewed for Born Free’s children’s magazine, Hear the Roar!!, Manny tells us about his life in Zambia and how his passion for conservation began.
A hedgehog in the undergrowth

Helping hedgehogs this winter

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is helping critically ill hoglets get back to health – and you can do your bit to help hedgehogs too.
A black and white photo of an elephant standing next to two people who are crouching on the ground.

Dame Virginia McKenna remembers Pole Pole

On the 42nd anniversary of the death of Pole Pole the elephant, Born Free Co-Founder Dame Virginia McKenna DBE shares her poignant words of remembrance.
A baby monkey sitting high up in the treetops

14 fun & interesting primate facts

Discover our fun facts about primates – from where they live and what they eat, to how YOU can help protect them.