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Hello John,

Sound the trumpets – have you heard the HUGE news yet? Yes! Julie has arrived at Pangea – the very first elephant rehomed at the vast new Born Free supported sanctuary in Portugal. We can scarcely believe it. This is a dream come true, and it’s thanks to YOUR kind donations.

The rescue of wild animals in need lies at the very heart of Born Free. It gives us all a boost! But there is much more good news to share. From saving tigers, to protecting orangutans, and an extraordinary discovery in the forests of Uganda, it’s been a wild month. Together, we’ve achieved so much.

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“It was wonderful to see Julie arrive. The circus brought her in their truck and within minutes, she was exploring.” Said our long-term friend Kate Moore, Pangea’s Managing Director.

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“She ate hay, bananas and apples, threw water and sand all over her back, and even rumbled a few times. We can now give her the life she deserves, after performing in the circus for 40 years. As we opened the gates of the barn to let her out into the enclosure, for the first time in her adult life she got to choose how she spends her day.”

READ ABOUT JULIE'S ARRIVAL

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What’s missing from these shirts?

As England reaches the World Cup quarter finals, Born Free Patrons and friends are shining a spotlight on wild lions – three out of four have disappeared since we last raised the trophy.

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How tech saves tigers

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We’ve helped protect tigers in India for 22 years and now, to help ensure a safe future for the world’s biggest cat, our partners are using AI, drones, and cutting-edge new camera traps to monitor vital ‘corridors’.

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Orangutan rescue

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Talking of drones, our partners at Orangutan Foundation use these flying devices to patrol Lamandau Wildlife Reserve’s 300 sq miles in Borneo. But, with our help, they’re also busy caring for FOUR new orphans.

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Say ‘Jambo’ to Alice

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“It’s important our work is pioneered by Kenyans,” explains Alice Kamau, who heads our Kenya team. “We have a responsibility to ensure people and wildlife can coexist.” Intrigued? Watch our interview with Alice to find out more…

MEET ALICE

Remember Cecil?

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The UK still hasn’t banned the import of grotesque trophies from the barbaric ‘sport’ of trophy hunting. 11 years on – have we learnt nothing from the brutal killing of Cecil the lion? Please, stand with us against trophy hunting.

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Tale of two chimps

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You’ve helped us keep chimps safe in Uganda’s forests since 2017, but there’s much we don’t know. Jemima and daughter Jackie disappeared for four years… until an extraordinary discovery.

FULL DETAILS

For people & wildlife

Electrician. Bass drummer. Volleyball player. Meet Charles Njoroge! Based in the Kenyan farming community he grew up in, he now empowers local people to become conservation champions.

CHARLES' STORY

Thank you for all you do to help wild animals, and for sharing our dreams. Your support is a gift! Together, we’re changing the world for good, one animal at a time.

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Images © Koushik Chatterjee / wildearth_images_, Pangea Elephant Sanctuary / Wade Million, Circo Victor Hugo Cardinali, Yash Dalmia, Orangutan Foundation, BCCP.

Julie has come HOME! 🐘