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First state in india set to have a dedicated action plan for pangolins

The Maharashtra Forest Department is set to be the first state in India to have a dedicated action plan for conservation of pangolins – the world’s most trafficked animal.

A future for all life on earth?

Tragically, 2020 was a year like no other and, just like everyone else, we are fervently hoping 2021 heralds a gradual return to some kind of normality, but not ‘business as usual’. Here’s a taster of some of what you can expect from Born Free in the year ahead…

Islamabad zoo: Born Free reaction

Born Free Cautiously Welcomes Plans To Convert Much-criticised Islamabad Zoo Into Conservation Centre

Born free urges uk government to make good on plans to ban pet primates

Born Free Urges UK Government To Make Good On Plans To Ban Pet Primates

20 great things that happened in 2020

It’s been the toughest of years, but there has still been much to celebrate.

Maltese government u-turn on wild animal petting in zoos

Born Free Condemns Maltese Government U-Turn, Backtracking On Key Proposals To Ban Wild Animal Petting In Zoos

Adoption diary nov 2020

An update on some of the animals in our care.

Ensuring a better future for orphaned bear cubs

Thank you! Two months ago, we kicked off our campaign to help rescue and rehabilitate orphaned bear cubs so they can be returned to the wild.

Act now to invest in nature

A new initiative involving 20 of the world’s leading conservation organisations, including Born Free, today issued an unprecedented joint Declaration to the G20 calling for urgent action to invest in nature to protect biodiversity and avoid future pandemics.

Meet Mowgli

Mowgli The Leopard Lives At Our Big Cat Sanctuary At Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa.