Hello John,

Welcome to Wild Voice. With penguins and pangolins, heroes and hedgehogs, this update has them all and more!

From a peaceful protest to an international conservation gathering, Born Free has been busy for wildlife, and there is exciting news to share.

A photo of a group of protestors holding up placards calling for the release of 15 gentoo penguins at SeaLife London.

Hundreds of you joined Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and VIPs at a high-profile protest outside SeaLife London aquarium, where, grotesquely, 15 gentoo penguins are trapped in a basement pool, just 7ft deep, with no fresh air or daylight.

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WILDLIFE HEROES FINALE

A photo of Johan Joubert in a Born Free / Shamwari uniform, smiling at the camera. The words 'WILDLIFE HEROES' are overlaid.

Have you seen Wildlife Heroes? Over the past 6 weeks, our short films have introduced remarkable people on the frontline for wildlife, and today we will be ending on a fantastic finale.

Dr Johan Joubert is retiring after 30 years of caring for wildlife including Born Free’s rescued big cats - subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don’t miss it at 3pm today!

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Setting the conservation agenda

A photo of a wild giraffe leaping out s a river with a heron in the foreground and water buffalo grazing in the background.

Nature experts from around the world gathered with decision-makers, at a key conservation summit in Abu Dhabi. From tourism to the pet trade, Born Free fought for wild animal well-being for the coming decade.

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Pangolin rescue success

A photo of a pangolin being held by a vet professional, on a bed of blue blankets.

Earlier this year you raised £55,000+ for pangolins – to fight trade, fund conservation, and care for orphans. So, we knew you’d love to hear about the rescue of Joey, by our friends at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust.

JOEY'S STORY

Prickles and protection

A photo of a young hedgehog nestled amongst the undergrowth.

With European hedgehogs officially under threat, each one really does matter. Born Free supports their rescue and care in the UK, and, thankfully, lucky Shamrock has been given a second chance by our friends at Prickles and Paws.

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Honour their memory

A photo of a male lion lying down on a rock as the sun sets behind him.

Ahead of Remembrance Day on Sunday, it’s not just veterans on our minds, as we think of all those we have lost. If you have lost someone dear to you, now you can celebrate their life and love of wild animals, with Born Free.

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Thank you for sharing our passion for wildlife! Positive change can happen when people who care join together and take a stand. We can’t do what we do without YOU.

From your grateful Born Free friends

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