Lions kill infants they don't know, so this lion mother hides her cubs for the first six weeks, visiting only to feed them.

What has happened to lions since this story? What has happened to the people featured in the film? And what has “Born Free” taught us?

"Born Free" star, Virginia McKenna, returns to Elsa's camp.

Additional web and print resources.

An interview with Craig Packer, Director of the Lion Research Center.

An interview with "Born Free" star and lion activist Virginia McKenna.

Dr. Craig Packer shares some recent lion finds.

Stats and additional information on lions.

The big cat was considered widespread and abundant; their future seemed guaranteed. But times have changed.

Key events in the Born Free story.