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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.
Elephant group in the red-oat grass of the Masai Mara. Two adult females with a calf in open expanse of grassland with acacia trees.

Born Free offers Hope for Elephants

A future without elephants is unimaginable. Born Free’s new appeal offers a lifeline for one of Africa’s most iconic species.
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 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.

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.

Kicking for conservation

With the Women’s World Cup taking place in Australasia, Born Free’s Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg explains what football means to her, and to the wild animals we work to protect across the world.

In conversation: Kedar Gore from The Corbett Foundation

To celebrate International Tiger Day, we spoke to Kedar Gore, Director of The Corbett Foundation.

Vital new bridge saves lives in Cameroon

Born Free initiative provides a lifeline for communities living alongside endangered gorillas and chimpanzees.

Beehive Fences: Tiny solution, mammoth impact

Born Free has built ten ‘Beehive Fences’ to reduce crop-raiding and promote co-existence between people and elephants in Kenya. Have they had an impact? Our Conservation team reports.