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An underwater shot of a whale shark swimming with some small fish

CITES CoP20 – some good outcomes for wildlife in a time of uncertainty

Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, reports back on the key outcomes from the international wildlife trade conference.
A panel of people sit behind a long desk on a stage, a banner reads National Emergency Briefing

Born Free attends National Emergency Briefing on climate and biodiversity

The event at Westminster was attended by hundreds of MPs and Peers, as well as experts and charities.

Director General of Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority wins Tusk Conservation Award

Born Free congratulates Kumara Wakjira, an outstanding individual, recognised for outstanding service to conservation.
Born Free Junior Ambassador Leo receiving his award on stage

Congratulations Leo!

Born Free’s Junior Ambassador Leo has been recognised for outstanding environmental work in his local community at the London Eco Champion Awards.
Long-finned pilot whales are beached and killed. On Faroe Islands people have been eating the meat and blubber from pilot whales for centuries

Born Free campaigns for end to Faroes Grind at European Parliament

We joined Sea Shepherd and the Stop the Grind campaign to call for an end to whale and dolphin hunts in the Faroe Islands.
A mother rhino and calf standing together in the African bush

Wildlife trade under the spotlight in Uzbekistan

Today marks the start of the 20th Conference of the Parties of CITES – but what does it mean for wild animals?
A wild ring-tailed lemur in the forest

25 fascinating facts about lemurs

Discover 25 amazing facts about lemurs, including where they live, what they eat and how together we can protect them. 
An adult and baby rhino walking together in Meru National Park

CITES CoP 20 – Key Questions Answered

Ahead of CITES CoP20, starting 24 November 2025, we answer the most commonly asked questions about CITES and where Born Free stands on key issues.
An adult tiger with two young tigers walking along a path towards the camera

What are wildlife corridors, and how do they help tigers?

In the heart of India, Bengal tiger numbers are increasing. But, as populations rise, tigers need to move between habitats to find their new homes.
Two reindeer are inside a small fenced pen in the middle of a high street, two people dressed as elves are standing with them, and a man is kneeling down with a young child holding a carrot to feed them

Born Free renews call for reindeer-free festive events

A record 35 organisations and experts have joined this year’s campaign calling for festive events to not use live reindeer in 2025.