News & Updates

Wildlife trafficking is taking place across at least 162 countries, and affecting around 4,000 species, according to the latest World Wildlife Crime Report, published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

A coalition of environmental groups including Born Free today sent representatives to meet with Tim Farron MP, Liberal Democrat frontbench spokesperson for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and deliver the ‘Nature 2030 Open Letter’, signed by over 100,000 people across the country.

On World Leopard Day, we welcome mother and daughter, Alda and Ginny, who have arrived at our sanctuary following a life in captivity.

It’s time to celebrate these remarkable monkeys and their key role in maintaining forests. But, it’s also time for action – these heavily exploited primates need your help.

Born Free's Senior Wildlife Consultant Ian Redmond OBE reports on the killing of much-loved 'tusker' elephants in Tanzania, and why recent news stories have sparked concern.

We call on the UK Government to act without delay.

How much do you love nature? Join Born Free and speak out for wildlife at a peaceful but passionate protest on 22 June in London, calling for greater protection for the UK’s natural world and for politicians to act now.

New Government figures reveal almost 20,000 badgers killed under licence in 2023, bringing the total since 2013 to more than 230,000.

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved policies put forward by the Minister of Forests, Fisheries and the Environment that include ending intensive lion breeding and the intensive management and captive breeding of rhinos for commercial purposes.

Born Free has warmly welcomed the ban on the use of snares and glue traps in Scotland, which passed into law this March.