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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A lion standing over a lioness who is lying down. They are both on a wooden platform surrounded by the African wild landscape

Deck-building for happy cats

Big cats love to survey their surroundings so, with the help of kind supporters, our sanctuary team in Shamwari, South Africa is creating new viewing decks for some of our rescued lions and leopards.
A close-up image of a pangolin being carried

Clamping down on wildlife crime in Malawi

A new joint report by our colleagues at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, reveals Malawi’s epic fight against criminals wanting to exploit wild animals for profit is having an impressive impact. 
A lone elephant standing inside a barren indoor zoo enclosure with a few piles of hay on the floor

Dismay as Danish zoo euthanises its elephants

Born Free is shocked and saddened at the recent news that Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has euthanised its two remaining female African elephants, Mai and Tanja, both in their 40s.
Three African Grey parrots sitting on a perch inside an aviary

Rare parrot rescue

With our help, dozens of African grey parrots rescued by Limbe Wildlife Centre are being prepared for life back in the wild, in Cameroon. Dr Andrea Donaldson reports.
A group of four elephants walking into the distance under the trees

The importance of investing in human-elephant conflict mitigation

Sharing a landscape with elephants can be challenging and dangerous, as highlighted by a recent incident of elephant conflict in Meru Conservation Area.
A lioness lying down in a meadow of long grass and flowers

A tribute to Cora

We are extremely saddened to share that we have had to say goodbye to our precious rescued lioness Cora, just a few short weeks after losing her sister and lifelong companion Alpha.
A hare sitting in a meadow of long grass and wild flowers

Born Free’s Budget response: The UK must invest in nature and wildlife without delay

As Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first full budget, wildlife charity Born Free calls on the UK government to invest in the protection and recovery of nature and wildlife, and the welfare of wild animals.
A young chimpanzee smiling at the camera

Ngamba Island achieves GFAS sanctuary accreditation

Born Free congratulates our long-term partners at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary for being accredited by GFAS, the global body that supports and accredits sanctuaries worldwide.
A reindeer wearing a harness, stands in a barren enclosure at a Christmas event, with a Christmas tree lying down in the background

Charities unite to call for end of reindeer exploitation this festive season

Along with Born Free, animal protection groups Animal Aid, Freedom for Animals and OneKind are leading the campaign to end the use of live reindeer in events and displays across the UK – and you can help!
A cheetah cub looks through the bars of an animal carrier crate

Taking action to end wildlife crime

After years of our campaigning, Born Free is delighted that the UN Organised Crime Convention has adopted a landmark Resolution on environmental crime.