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Four people are standing next to a pull up banner about the Animals (Low Welfare Acticities Abroad) Act, with two of the men holding placards saying 'Get your ACT Together'

Born Free calls on MPs to support animal welfare abroad

Born Free co-hosts parliamentary event to urge action on implementing ban on advertising activities abroad which exploit wild animals.
A young tiger is lying behind the bars of a cage looking at the camera with paw outstretched

Shocking number of tiger deaths in Thai facilities

Born Free is appalled to hear reports of the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand over a two-week period in February.
Photograph of a classroom setting with a teacher standing in front of a chalkboard, explaining a lesson on evolution to seated students. The classroom features a large painted giraffe and the phrase

How education nurtures future conservation leaders in Zambia

Born Free is proud to support Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, a grass-roots organisation encouraging thousands of local school children to cherish the wild.
A Japanese macaque cuddles a plush orangutan toy on the concrete floor of a zoo enclosure

Punch the macaque: Born Free calls again to avoid ‘famous’ animals in zoos

Punch is the latest in a line of animals in zoos gaining online popularity, however Born Free urges fans and the wider public not to visit them.
Several bright blue parrots flying above the canopy of a rainforest

Businesses must take action to protect nature

In an urgent wake up call, a major report approved by governments worldwide calls on companies to take responsibility for biodiversity loss.
Photograph of an elephant standing on grassy terrain under a cloudy sky, with a faded target symbol superimposed on its side. Another elephant is visible in the background, highlighting a natural wildlife setting.

South Africa proposes concerning trophy hunting quotas

Born Free is deeply concerned that the South African Government has announced plans for new export quotas of hunting trophies.

Protecting rare pangolins in Cameroon

As we celebrate World Pangolin Day, Born Free is stepping up to secure a safe future for these remarkable animals, in the vast rainforests of West-Central Africa.
A majestic male lion sits on grass facing the camera

Cecil: the Lion and the Dentist

Born Free responds to the two-hour documentary film broadcast on Channel 4 in February 2026.
Photograph showing two different monkeys in natural settings, split diagonally. Left side features a baboon with brown fur against a blurred sky background, while right side shows a black howler monkey with an open mouth perched on a leafy tree branch.

Old World vs New World Monkeys | Key Differences Explained

Discover the key differences between Old World and New World monkeys, from nose shape to tails. Learn how to tell them apart and where they live.
Photograph of a wetland scene featuring a group of flamingos standing in shallow water with green vegetation. A vibrant rainbow arcs across a partly cloudy sky, adding colour contrast to the natural landscape.

Holding on to hope, in a world of bad news

In a world seemingly full of bad news, a realistic hope for nature and wildlife can persist. Dr Mark Jones encourages us all to never stop standing up for a better future.