News & Updates

It is currently legal to keep almost any animal as a pet in the UK unless there is legislation in place which specifically bans the keeping of that breed or species. Born Free is increasingly concerned by the number of wild animals being traded and kept as exotic pets, both legally and illegally.

Calling all primate conservationists. Our annual grant, in association with the Primate Society of Great Britain, is now open for applications. But don’t delay, your deadline is 1 March.

Our remarkable team in Ethiopia has rescued four extremely young cheetahs in Ethiopia. Saved in the nick of time from the illegal pet trade, sadly heartbreak was to follow.

Last year, we shared the remarkable story of a young chimp, who lived alone in the busy city of Hoima, Uganda. Would she survive? This is the extraordinary update.

UK government commits to issuing no more intensive or supplementary licences, but doubts remain over a total end to the cull.

A 54-year-old elephant has died in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. With tusks so long they almost touched the ground, Craig was one of Africa’s last ‘super tuskers’, and a conservation icon.

Born Free welcomes the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry’s decision to officially end elephant riding activities at all conservation institutions across the country

Two rescued marmosets offer a glimpse into the devastating effects that being kept as a pet can have on primates, as new licensing laws look set to fail before they even begin.

Shocking new Born Free data, released today, reveals the failings of new primate ownership legislation before it even comes into force.

Are you a teacher or home educator looking for wildlife and environment lesson plans and resources? To mark the International Day of Education, we've launched an extensive new Educator Hub.