People & wildlife in harmony
Our Saving Meru’s Giants Manager Newton Simiyu explains why identifying individual elephants and giraffes is a key part of our mission to secure their future.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Karachi Zoo concerns continue
Concerns for the welfare of animals at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan are continuing to receive media attention.
Buzz boxes deter elephants
How do you stop a hungry elephant from eating your crops? Joe Hedges reveals unique footage of a cost-effective and cruelty-free solution in Liberia.
Conflict kills elephants
Every elephant matters. Our Editor Celia Nicholls remembers the shocking death of Emily Kate, a special young elephant who died after being speared.
A day in the life of an Elephant Guardian
Flying the flag for elephants, our team in Kenya helps local people humanely tackle human-elephant conflict. Our Saving Meru’s Giants Manager, Newton Simiyu, reports.
Bunka the elephant assessment report
An assessment report released this week reveals the ongoing plight of Bunka the elephant at Yerevan Zoo, Armenia
People, elephants and bees
Born Free is helping farmers and elephants to live together without conflict, thanks to innovative and cost-effective natural solutions.
Ely the elephant
Born Free is supporting the campaign to help Ely, a 42-year-old African elephant kept alone at Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón in Mexico.
Trophy hunting – a Zimbabwean’s view
Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones chats to Nomusa Dube, founder of the Zimbabwe Elephant Foundation, dedicated to helping communities co-exist with wildlife.
No more live wild-caught African elephant trade – for now!
Global wildlife trade regulator votes for a moratorium on exports of live wild-caught African elephants.