Born Free Foundation

We work tirelessly to ensure all wild animals are treated with compassion and respect. #KeepWildlifeInTheWild. President & Co-Founder @willtravers

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🚨 Kariba is finally HOME! 🐘❤️

After a 2,000km journey from Belgium, she’s arrived safely at Pangea Elephant Sanctuary in Portugal! Thanks to our supporters, she now has a brighter future @pangea_trust.

Want to help? Donate to fund their care at: https://t.co/jugI7SEPDP

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25,000 people have already spoken out against a proposed Welsh badger cull. There's still time to add you name.

Badgers shouldn't pay the price for tackling bTB. Join us in urging the Senedd to reject a cull & pursue evidence-led alternatives.

Sign here: https://t.co/zlQk7cF0st

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Exciting news: Kariba is on the road! 🐘🚚

She's on her way to @pangea_trust as we speak and is doing well - she's 1/3 of the way into the 2,000km journey to her forever home in Portugal, where space, sanctuary and rescued elephant Julie awaits!

More updates to follow!

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🎄 Christmas is coming... why not get ahead of the rush and find the perfect gift for the wildlife lover in your life?

💚 Every purchase helps support Born Free's vital animal rescue, conservation and community engagement work.

Shop now: https://t.co/SWK8LtMeo2

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🦒In our latest blog, Conservation Officer, Anna Cryer, explores what it's like to grow up as a giraffe in the wild.
From a 'bumpy' entrance into the world to the challenges of early life and herd life, discover the remarkable journey of a giraffe calf ▶️ https://t.co/8MTsBFOzR0

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Great news from Kenya!

The Bisanadi Pride in Meru National Park has welcomed at least four new lion cubs. A hopeful sign for one of the park's most important lion families and a reminder of why our conservation work matters.

Read more: https://t.co/KxGouEIudx

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Happy birthday to our Co-Founder, @willtravers OBE.

Since founding Born Free in 1984 with his parents, Will has devoted his life to protecting wild animals, both in captivity and in the wild.

Help us continue this work by supporting our appeal: https://t.co/0p0f6GGK4K

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🐘 Kariba's journey to Pangea is getting closer.

As this video shows, she's continuing her crate training as preparations for her move to Pangea in Portugal gather pace. Every step is being taken with her welfare at the heart.

We hope to share some special news with you soon.

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What makes an elephant so special?

In our latest blog, Conservation Manager Penny Banham explores the behaviours, relationships and experiences that shape an elephant's life in the wild, revealing why these animals continue to amaze us.

📖 Read here: https://t.co/2bwMQxMRWV

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Rescued Born Free servals, Kamogelo and Lekanya, have been getting into the Halloween spirit this week!

Based at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, they were treated to some spooky seasonal enrichment, including pumpkins and fabric ghosts. As you can see, they weren’t spooked!

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The wild animals you love are under attack. Born Free is fighting back through anti-poaching patrols, snare removal and community conservation. Watch our new appeal film and help #EndPoachingNow.

👉 Donate today at: https://t.co/E1ovO8Lv3R

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🎆 Fireworks may be beautiful to watch, but for many animals they cause fear and suffering.

That's why Born Free has responded to the UK Government's fireworks consultation, calling for tighter regulations and quieter fireworks.

Let's celebrate responsibly this Bonfire Night.

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🐘 At just two years old, Ganga was shipped from India to Europe. Nearly 50 years later, she has spent much of her life alone.

Elephants thrive on family, friendship & lifelong social bonds. Ganga's story shows why we need a future with #NoElephantAlone.

https://t.co/2b4SHq8qt7

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We're happy to share that Kariba continues to make good progress & we hope she'll be able to make her journey to Pangea Elephant Sanctuary next month.

Her ear is healing well & the veterinary team now consider her nearly fit to travel.

We'll keep you updated as plans progress.

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In the recent issue of Wildlife magazine, our incredible co-founder, Dame Virginia McKenna, answers questions from school children involved in Born Free’s conservation clubs in Kenya, as well as from passionate supporters.

Read the full interview here: https://t.co/BQhVbqCjRo

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🐘 Lanka has spent the last 16 years alone.

Elephants are deeply social animals, yet despite years of concern and offers of sanctuary, Lanka remains without elephant companionship.

Join the call for #NoElephantAlone and learn more 👇
https://t.co/F0Y3cXGohJ

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Whales & dolphins belong in the ocean, not tanks.🐋

Born Free supports @MoveTheWorld's #NoTanksTUI campaign, which this week saw campaigners gather outside TUI HQ in Hanover, calling on the travel giant to stop promoting & selling tickets to captive whale and dolphin facilities.

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🐘 After a 3,700 mile journey from Bangladesh to Cyprus, Shoba was left alone when her companion died in 2016.

More than a decade later, concerns about her welfare remain.

Learn more about Shoba's story and why no elephant should live in isolation: 🔗 https://t.co/F0Y3cXGohJ

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Today is #ReptileAwarenessDay – did you know there are more than 500 venomous snakes and 79 crocodilians being kept with a Dangerous Wild Animals Licence in the UK? 🐍🐊

We’re calling on the government for change.

Join our campaign: https://t.co/GMyTzN8Zr2

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We welcome Merlin Entertainments’ announcement that the gentoo penguin exhibit at SEA LIFE London Aquarium will eventually close, and that it has no intention to breed gentoo penguins in the future.

Read our joint statement ➡️ https://t.co/E2wH8ru7Wu

📷 Born Free/Rose Summers