News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Lions & people surviving together

Aided by supporters, Born Free continues to work hard to safeguard the lions of Kenya and promote coexistence with local communities. David Manoa reports from Amboseli.

UN biodiversity summit COP15: Midway point

Born Free reports on the countdown to the adoption of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Big Cat Public Safety Act: US Senate unanimously passes Bill

Born Free welcomes the passing of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which received unanimous consent in the US Senate, to restrict the private ownership of big cats like lions and tigers.

Let’s strive to positively coexist!

It’s World Wildlife Conservation Day and Born Free’s Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg encourages each of us to play our part in coexisting with nature.

Born Free welcomes the recommendations of the SAWC

In its widely anticipated report, the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has recommended: The development of a positive list of species deemed suitable to be kept as pets & a ban on the importation of wild-caught animals for the pet trade.

Back from the brink – Born Free calls for transformative change

Ahead of COP15 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Born Free, is urging the world’s governments to ensure targets are ambitious, actionable and have the wellbeing of all wildlife at their core.

Our new pangolin poll raises funds & awareness

What would you call our new baby pangolin? Born Free launches new poll to support our Sangha Pangolin Project colleagues and help save the pangolin.

Help end captive reindeer exploitation

Born Free joins leading animal welfare organisations to campaign to end the cruel use of captive reindeer in festive displays across the UK.

Team Twiga takes action to save giraffes

Thanks to your donations, Born Free has made HUGE progress as we work with local people to protect rare giraffes in Kenya.

Supporting literacy & environmental learning in Zambia

Born Free’s Global Friends programme is having a big impact, encouraging young people to learn about wild animals.