With their complex social structure, our great ape cousins are captivating animals. But, there is much we don’t understand, ...

Born Free’s 2023 survey reveals that over 2,700 dangerous wild animals are licensed to be kept privately in Great Britain (and there may be many more kept without a licence). A total of 187 private ...

Why are vervet monkeys important? Vervets play an important role in the ecosystem, spreading seeds through their dung. It means vervets are instrumental in the recovery of degraded habitats and are ...

Looking to adopt an animal as a gift? Want to help save a life and support wildlife rescue? Adopt an animal with Born Free and you can help provide the care and protection these beautiful wild animals ...

Born Free and primatology experts agree that primates are completely ill-suited for private ownership. All primates have complex social, physical, behavioural, and environmental needs and have a ...

Born Free never forgets individual animals. Every animal counts. Where possible, we rescue vulnerable wild animals from appalling conditions where they have been confined, exploited or abused. We ...

Blue was found injured by the roadside in Ethiopia, her mother missing and her sister dead beside her – her young fragile life hanging in the balance. Frightened, critically injured, and in desperate ...

Every year, Born Free rescues, campaigns for and protects thousands of wild animals around the world. With your support we can continue to work tirelessly to ensure that all wild animals, whether ...

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In the field, we operate our own sanctuaries, carry out conservation activities and educational outreach programmes, and provide long-term support to a range of projects operated by NGOs whose values ...

From removing snares to working alongside local communities, our field conservation teams are making a difference every day. Every wild animal matters. That’s why Born Free is committed to protecting ...

Around the world, elephants are held in zoos and ‘camps’, used in religious festivals and ceremonies, and exploited in circuses, for rides, and as props for souvenir photos, as we’ve seen in your ...