News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Nicky Campbell with an elephant placard

CITES Standing Committee: Everything you need to know

As Born Free calls for tighter restrictions on international wildlife trade when regulatory body, CITES, meets in Geneva, we look at why CITES is important and how Born Free is involved.
Close up of a hedgehog facing the camera, with a bowl of food in front of it

How to build a hedgehog-safe bonfire

Born Free’s Rescue & Care Coordinator, Tarnya Knight, explains why bonfires can be harmful to hedgehogs, and how anyone planning a bonfire can reduce the risk of hurting one of the UK’s most iconic species.
A hyena stood on a grassland, looking into the distance

Hyenas – a misunderstood species

Have we misjudged the hyena? Our Conservation Officer, Joe Hedges, considers the relationship people have with hyenas.
A close-up portrait of a tiger

Happy birthday Sandro!

What better way to celebrate World Animal Day, than to wish our rescued tiger many happy returns? Our Rescue & Care Officer Dr Andrea Donaldson reports.

Do we really need all this stuff?

How does overconsumption impact wild animals? Youth Engagement Officer Enya Perry encourages teachers to download our new Great Debate resources for free.