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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Two wild green parrots perched on a tree branch in the rainforest

2024 UN biodiversity conference falls short of adequately addressing nature and climate emergencies

Despite some notable wins for wildlife, progress by global leaders at COP16 fails to deliver the outcomes and pace of change needed to halt and reverse the loss of nature, reports our International Policy Manager, Adeline Lerambert.
A Bengal tiger standing serenely in dense shrubland

23 fun facts about tigers

From the size of their teeth to the truth about white tigers, find out everything you need to know about this majestic big cat.
A tiny hedgehog pokes its head out of a pile of newspaper

Make your bonfire hedgehog-safe – and meet our rescued hoglet

Bonfire Night can be a perilous time of year for hedgehogs, but one young hoglet has been given a second chance, thanks to Born Free rescuer Tarnya Knight.
A photo of a young chimpanzee, take from above, with the chimp looking upwards towards the camera

How art can save chimps

Our Head of Education Laura Eastwood reports on a remarkable cross-nation art project, raising awareness of the importance of chimpanzee conservation.
Two young girls wearing Born Free running vests, shown with their arms around each other

Superstar fundraisers

Our incredible Junior and Youth Ambassadors have been busy hiking, running, cycling and swimming to support Born Free.
A tiger at a zoo, lying on a wooden platform, with mesh fencing in front of it and blue sky in the background

Why captive tiger breeding does not aid conservation

Charismatic and awe-inspiring, tigers are revered the world over, yet their needs can never be met when kept in a zoo, nor does their confinement meaningfully benefit the conservation of tigers in the wild.
A group of people sitting in a vehicle, watching wildlife through binoculars

Local community visits Shamwari

Watch as we welcome key members of the local community around Shamwari Private Game Reserve for a special visit, to find out more about our work.
An adult cheetah peering at the camera through the undergrowth.

20 fun and interesting cheetah facts

Find out more about these incredible animals!
A headshot of a wild gorilla looking straight into the camera lens

Why communities are key for conservation success

Want to protect rare gorillas in the rainforests of Cameroon? You need to start by empowering local people, explains our Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg.
A lion cub sits in front of a lioness laying down

Learning to love wildlife, with Born Free

Calling all students, teachers, parents, grandparents and carers! With the Autumn Term underway, Charlie Smith invites you to dive into our fantastic new range of school activities.