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Namibia determined to export live elephants despite outcry

Namibian authorities look set to forge ahead with the export of live wild-caught elephants for captive use.

Malawi joins calls for a global agreement to tackle wildlife crime

The President of Malawi H.E. Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has announced his support for the development of a global agreement to tackle wildlife crime, adding his voice to those of the Presidents of Gabon, Costa Rica and Angola.

Another young cheetah rescued in ethiopia

Born Free Ethiopia undertake a six-day round trip to bring Dehar to safety.

The lions of lockdown are home!

From the circus to South Africa: Four lions’ incredible journey to their ancestral homeland.

Could you win our primate award?

Born Free’s annual Primate Society of Great Britain grant is now open for nominations and we want to hear from you!

Animal sentience bill – great news!

UK law to recognise animals as sentient beings is one step closer, thanks to all of you who lobbied their MP to support the Bill’s second reading.

Animal sentience bill – we need your help

Will you help make 2022 the year in which the UK Government recognises the sentience of animals in law?

Born free roars into 2022 with Born Free forever exhibition

Outdoor exhibition of 25 life-sized lions, cast in bronze by acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc, opens in London to raise awareness and vital funds for our lion conservation work.

Government commitment to crack down on hare coursing

Born Free welcomes the move, but calls for more action to protect hares.

Joanna lumley recognised in new year honours list 2022

Virginia McKenna OBE congratulates Born Free’s Founder Patron after she was awarded a Damehood.