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10 facts about orangutans

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

How to ban wildlife markets?

We are calling for a global ban on wildlife markets to protect human and animal health. But, there is no silver bullet solution to a ban.

The global circus issue

Which countries still allow travelling circuses to use wild animals in their shows?

Why protect rhinos?

Find out how these amazing animals have a pivotal role in the ecosystem.

Born free reacts to uk government’s £14m support package for zoos

Born Free reacts to UK government’s £14m support package for zoos

Tiger King: five important facts to take away

Karen Lauria at Born Free USA explains what we can learn from the shockumentary Tiger King

How does coronavirus affect animals in zoos?

As Britain is in a period where opportunities for people to leave the house are restricted, and as some zoos plead poverty and threaten to kill their animals, we need to consider carefully what this crisis means for animals in captivity – now and into the future – says Dr Chris Draper, Born Free’s Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity

Stay inspired by nature!

Ways to learn about and help wildlife from home

A future for wildlife in meru

Thank you for supporting our Last Lions of Meru? campaign

Born Free & Meru

Will Travers OBE, Born Free’s Executive President & Co-Founder, reflects on his family’s personal connection with Meru and why Born Free will continue to keep the spirit of Elsa the lioness burning brightly.