News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Badger cull update: Born Free reaction

Born Free welcomes the UK government’s bovine TB policy review, but warns the shift in emphasis provides no immediate respite for badgers

Belfast zoo: Born Free reaction

Born Free is disappointed by Belfast City Council’s recent reaffirmed support for future investment in Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland.

George logan: photography in meru

Acclaimed wildlife photographer George Logan explains why Meru is one of his favourite places to visit.

Animals and coronavirus

How illegal wildlife markets affect global human health

Wilderland wildlife film festival

Born Free is delighted to be supporting the Wilderland Wildlife Film Festival, showcasing eight new, astonishing and thought-provoking stories from the natural world, filmed by independent filmmakers from around the globe.

Un world wildlife day 2020

International Coalition Urges Countries to #EndWildlifeCrime

Born free leads campaign to close global wildlife markets as coronavirus continues to spread

An open letter, backed by 236 wildlife protection groups, urges international health bodies to recommend legislation to end wild animal trade

Meru’s enigmatic lions

Our Kenya team reveals the lions they enjoy looking out for the most.

Conservation update: jaguars in the fringe

Born Free supports Jaguars in the Fringe, an organisation working to protect the jaguar in north west Argentina.

The unusuals

Meru boasts hundreds of wildlife species. Here, our conservation team shine the spotlight on the more unusual