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News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
On the ground for great apes
Your generous donations to our recent Apes on the Edge appeal have already had a remarkable impact.
Trophy hunting – a Zimbabwean’s view
Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones chats to Nomusa Dube, founder of the Zimbabwe Elephant Foundation, dedicated to helping communities co-exist with wildlife.
Drought disaster update
Born Free reports on a continuing crisis for wild animals and local people in Kenya, as a devastating drought, the worst in decades, continues to grip eastern Africa.
The spirit of Elsa
Meru is where our Co-Founder Virginia McKenna OBE learned to love lions and love Africa. She considers the park’s influence on her family and explains why Elsa’s descendants need you today.
Conflicts between lions & people – surviving snares
Born Free works to put a stop to snares posing a significant and painful threat to lions.
Are sustainability and wildlife linked? An in-depth look at sustainable wildlife conservation
Is there a link between sustainability and wildlife? We’ll explore this and how the two can lead to a better future for humans and wildlife.
Will lions be extinct by 2050+?
The lion population is dwindling and could become extinct by 2050. Discover what you can do to help protect this incredible species.
Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?
Our shocking new report highlights that despite claims, only a small portion of CCZ zoo’s income is spent on field conservation.
Aspinall foundation to move 13 elephants from kent to kenya
The announcement by The Aspinall Foundation that they will be moving their entire herd of 13 African elephants from Howletts Zoo in Kent to Kenya has been welcomed by the Born Free Foundation.