News & Updates

Great apes are captivating animals with complex social structures - but researchers are still trying to make sense of a recent case of a baby chimp being 'kidnapped'.

From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.

A worrying new publication has exposed the scale of whale and dolphin exploitation across theme parks in China.

Sustainable farming can play a vital role in protecting tiger habitat and reducing reliance on forest products.

Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.

With deep sadness we recently had to say goodbye to 17-year-old lioness Saida, a precious member of our rescued Lions of Lockdown pride, at our sanctuary in South Africa.

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the use of wild animals in entertainment and the importance of computer-generated imagery (CGI) to portray wild animals on screen.

Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024.

2024 marks 20 years since our adopted bear, Kyriakos, was rescued as a tiny cub by our long-term colleagues at Arcturos Bear Sanctuary, in Greece.

An injured pangolin has undergone a remarkable journey of recovery, thanks to our long-term colleagues at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, in Malawi, southeast Africa.