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Two Asian elephants in a zoo enclosure

Last elephants depart from Belfast Zoo

Born Free welcomes the news as the number of zoos keeping elephants in the UK falls to ten.
A photo of a giraffe leaning over a metal railing, being fed by some people with blurred faces. The giraffe enclosure is barren

South Lakes Safari Zoo: Disappointing licensing decision announced

Born Free is disappointed and dismayed at Westmorland & Furness Council’s decision to allow troubled zoo to remain open in July 2024.
Underwater image of the underneath of a manta ray

International Wildlife Trade body meets to discuss animals in trade

Born Free attends the CITES Animals Committee in Switzerland, to promote positive outcomes for wildlife protection.
A badger is standing in long grass, facing towards the camera

New scientific study undermines case for badger culling

A new study published in the prestigious nature journal Scientific Reports has undermined the very premise on which badger culling has operated for the past 11 years.

EU adopts a ground-breaking law for nature protection

The EU Nature Restoration Law will set legally-binding targets and obligations for all member states to restore natural ecosystems and protect biodiversity.
A propped up sign reading 'polling station' in front of a sandstone building

What will the new Labour government do for wildlife?

With a new UK government elected, Born Free looks at what promises have been made, and what work needs to be done.
Close up of the face of a gorilla

Born Free responds to videos of gorillas at defunct Bristol Zoo Gardens

Videos circulating on social media highlight sad reality for wild animals in captivity.
A photo of a wild fox, standing against a backdrop of yellow flowers, looking directly at the camera.

Met Police announces reduced focus on wildlife crime

Born Free is deeply concerned about cuts to the Metropolitan Police’s wildlife crime unit, at the forefront of the fight against illegal trafficking as well as crimes against wildlife across the London area.
A rhino mother and her calf, in the wild

South Africa’s intentions to reopen rhino horn trade could spell disaster

Born Free is urging the South African government to rethink, and inviting supporters to write to express their opposition. 
A crowd of people at a demonstration holding banners with images of wildlife on them

Marching for nature

Born Free joined thousands of people at the Restore Nature Now rally in central London, to urge political leaders to take action to tackle the UK’s wildlife crisis. Our Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg reports.