News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Vital new bridge saves lives in Cameroon

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

Protect wildlife, protect forests, protect the world

In a world increasingly at risk of ecological disaster due to the climate crisis, the importance of forests has never been clearer. On World Environment Day 2023, we highlight Born Free’s projects around the world that are helping preserve this critical ecosystem and the species that are integral to their functioning and survival.

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.

Wildlife warriors

Growing scientific evidence shows keeping wildlife in the wild is essential in our fight against the climate crisis. We need to save wild animals to save ourselves, explains Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg.

Meet Ralph Chami

Our Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones talks to Ralph Chami, Assistant Director at the International Monetary Fund, about his work as an economist and his passion for wildlife.

Born Free statement on human-lion conflict in Amboseli

Born Free Kenya Country Director Tim Oloo provides a statement in response to reports of the retaliatory killing of 11 lions in Amboseli, Kenya.

People & wildlife in harmony

Our Saving Meru’s Giants Manager Newton Simiyu explains why identifying individual elephants and giraffes is a key part of our mission to secure their future.

How to tackle human-carnivore conflict in Meru

Aided by supporters, Born Free has been trialling several conflict mitigation strategies to protect lions and people in Meru. Our Conservation team reports.

One year of Dja

Born Free reports on the progress of our newest conservation programme: Guardians of Dja – working with local people to protect gorillas and chimpanzees in the rainforests of Cameroon.

Hooray for hedgehogs!

We don’t just rescue lions, tigers and bears. It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week and the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful wild animals on our doorstep.