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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A young lioness lying down in dusty shrubland

Lions, elephants, and giraffes: The role of hero species

Let’s hear it for the superstars! Flagship species can transform conservation and Joe Hedges considers how key wild animals act as ambassadors for their habitat.
A young elephant calf leans in towards its mother for protection

No pressies please!

Today, we celebrate our remarkable Co-Founder & Executive President Will Travers OBE’s birthday. But this year, as Will explains, he ‘just’ wants elephants (and all wild animals) to be safe.
A young wild lion lying in the long grass with his mane blowing in the wind

Goodbye Conan

Born Free is sad to report the tragic death of a young wild lion in Meru National Park in Kenya – known and loved by our team since his birth, in February 2019.
A group of people standing in front of a banner at a conference

Born Free attends inaugural Wildlife Scientific Conference

Our Kenyan team was thrilled to present the impact of our conservation programmes at the first-ever Wildlife Scientific Conference, in Naivasha, Kenya
A hyena stood on a grassland, looking into the distance

Hyenas – a misunderstood species

Have we misjudged the hyena? Our Conservation Officer, Joe Hedges, considers the relationship people have with hyenas.
A group of people playing football in Cameroon

Sport energises conservation in Cameroon

A week-long sporting event in Cameroon provides an exciting opportunity for our team to raise awareness to conservation.

Wounded lioness treated in the field

Michael Mugo Maina, our Pride of Meru Program Manager, reports on the recent treatment of Chebby, a lioness from the Bisanadi Pride.

New report highlights impact of education in conservation

Born Free releases its 2022-23 Education Annual Report, outlining our international education programmes over the past year, and the impact this work has had.

In conversation: Anish Andheria, President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust

Earlier this month, we spoke with Anish Andheria, President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust, one of the partners of the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership.

Kenyan community walks on the wild side

Last week, hundreds of community members and school children walked 20,000 steps in support of elephant and lion conservation in Meru National Park.