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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A group of school children in Malawi, holding up certificates

Let’s celebrate International Day of Education

This special day is the perfect time to report an amazing achievement involving thousands of schools in Malawi. Our Head of Education Laura Eastwood reports on creating positive change, on a huge scale.
A leopard standing in woodland

23 fun facts about leopards

From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.
A tiger walking through the forest

Helping farmers, saving tigers

Sustainable farming can play a vital role in protecting tiger habitat and reducing reliance on forest products.

‘Changed for good’ – Wicked movie features CGI wild animals

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the use of wild animals in entertainment and the importance of computer-generated imagery (CGI) to portray wild animals on screen.
Close up of a brown bear standing tall in a forest

20 years of caring for Kyriakos

2024 marks 20 years since our adopted bear, Kyriakos, was rescued as a tiny cub by our long-term colleagues at Arcturos Bear Sanctuary, in Greece.
Close up of a pangolin foraging on the ground

Princess the Pangolin’s remarkable story

An injured pangolin has undergone a remarkable journey of recovery, thanks to our long-term colleagues at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, in Malawi, southeast Africa.
A group of men wearing traditional Kenyan dress, dancing outdoors with a blue sky in the background

Celebrating community in Kenya

Born Free has taken part in a vibrant four-day festival, celebrating Meru’s unique culture and glorious wildlife.
A profile shot of a cheetah looking into the distance, with a blurred natural background

What makes a cheetah?

Tall, slender and built for speed, these charismatic cats are famous for holding the title of fastest land animal, but what else makes the cheetah so unique? Charlie Smith from our Education team reports.
An elephant stands at the entrance to a zoo enclosure

Learning to look beyond zoos

A year on from our groundbreaking Beyond Zoos event in London’s Royal Geographical Society, Born Free’s Youth Ambassador Hector questions the educational role of zoos.
A black and white image of a leopard walking through the bush, taken using a camera trap

How cameras can save carnivores

Camera traps are becoming a key tool to support our conservation work in Kenya, as we help local people live in harmony with wild animals – even lions, leopards and hyenas!