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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Mckenna-travers award winner 2020

Born Free Announces Winners of the McKenna-Travers Award for Compassionate Conservation 2020

How do you rehabilitate a bear cub?

In just a few months, orphaned bear cubs are ready for reintroduction back to the wild.

When ciam met cersei

Fantastic news from South Africa – two more of our rescued lions have been successfully introduced at Born Free's big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

It’s no picnic for the brown bears of russia

Born Free, supported by Gordon Buchanan MBE, launch Raising Cubs campaign to help protect orphaned brown bear cubs in Russia.

10 facts about brown bears

We’ve just launched a new campaign to help rescue and protect brown bear cubs, so they can be returned to the wild. Here’s 10 facts you need to know about these fascinating creatures and the threats they are facing.

Captivity causes brain damage: Born Free reaction

Born Free Reacts to New Report that Reveals Caging Large Animals is Cruel and Causes Brain Damage

Stop killing lions for fun

Born Free submits its petition to end canned hunting to the South African authorities.

An update on karel

Do you remember Karel, the orphaned bear we introduced you to in February this year?

Adoption diary sept 2020

An update on some of the animals in our care.

Leaders’ pledge for nature: Born Free reaction

Born Free has welcomed the Leaders' Pledge for Nature reflecting a shared commitment by world leaders to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.