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Farewell bodo

We’re absolutely heartbroken to report that Bodo, our adopted moon bear, has passed away.

Adoption diary feb 2021

An Update On Some Of The Animals In Our Care. 

Protecting pangolins

We work with partners on a global scale to halt the illegal trade in all animals, including pangolins. Here’s some of our successes in helping to protect these fascinating creatures.

Zero rhino poaching in kenya: Born Free reaction

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has said that no rhino were poached in Kenya in 2020 – the first time since 1999.

Big cats in zoos

Are Big Cats In Zoos A Disaster Waiting To Happen?

Confined giants

European Zoos Urged To Phase Out Giraffe In Captivity Following Our New Report

Born free calls for comprehensive pet primate ban in england

Born Free has called on the UK government to implement a comprehensive phase-out of the keeping of primates as pets in England.

Changes to badger culling licences after 2022: Born Free reaction

CHANGES TO BADGER CULLING LICENCES AFTER 2022: BORN FREE REACTION

Sales of namibia elephants to go ahead despite outcry

According to recent news reports, Namibia’s authorities look set to proceed with their planned sale of as many as 170 live wild elephants to the highest bidders, in spite of international condemnation.

Protect them and protect us – or live in lockdown forever?

New Video Highlights How COVID-19 Could Signal An Era Of Pandemics, Unless We Change Our Ways