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Did you know, just 20,000 lions remain living in the wild? That's a 90% decline in 55 years.

But, in Kenya, lion numbers are up 25% to over 2,500 since 2010, the year Born Free's work began there. Conservation works! So, together, let's continue to secure a future for lions.

If you want to join Team Lion and prowl for lions, you just need to walk or run 20,000 steps, to honour the world's 20,000 wild lions, and raise funds to save them from extinction.

Every penny you raise will go towards Born Free's conservation work to protect this magnificent species.

This year, Walk on the Wild Side is remembering Pole Pole the elephant. Caught from the wild in Kenya, this young elephant's shocking death at London Zoo - 40 years ago this October - led to the start of our charity.

Today, there are still 49 elephants held in UK zoos. Let's walk in solidarity with these captive individuals, raise funds for an Elephant-Free-UK, and celebrate elephants in the wild. If you want to join Team Elephant and amble for elephants this year, you have a choice of three challenges:

• Ellie Amble: a family-friendly 3 miles
• Tusker Hike: a challenging 10 miles
• Trunk Trek: an endurance 15 miles

Raise £100+

Everyone who takes part and raises £100 or more will receive a commemorative Pole Pole medal if you're Team Elephant, or an Elsa the lioness medal if you're Team Lion, to honour your contribution.

Raise £200+

If you raise £200 or more, you'll still get your choice of commemorative Team Elephant or Team Lion medal, plus we'll give you a Born Free Elsa bracelet to symbolise your dedication and commitment!

Raise £400+

For anyone who smashes their targets and raises £400 or more, you will receive a medal, Elsa bracelet, AND one of our Freedom Fighter T-Shirts, allowing you to proudly showcase your support for wildlife!