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The Fight for Black Rhinoceros Survival Continues

September 8, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profile

A male black rhino born July 12, 2014 at the San Diego Zoo safari park is bringing attention to the plight of animals targeted by poachers half a world away. The rhino, as yet unnamed, is the fifteenth to be born at the prominent park, and is significant due to the enormous threat faced by […]

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How wildlife conservation groups are protecting the African lion

August 25, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo oiltunde folawiyo profileUncategorizedWest African Lion

A number of well-known global conservation groups, including the Endangered Wildlife Trust, have warned the falling numbers of rhinos in Africa have resulted in a surge in lion deaths, as poachers are now looking for a new ‘product’ to replace rhino horn, which is usually used in medicinal concoctions in Asian countries. Poachers are now […]

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Wildlife conservation groups take action to protect remaining rhinos

August 22, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo profileUncategorized

As a result of relentless poaching, the rhino is now at risk of extinction. As a conservation enthusiast, Tunde Folawiyo may be aware that in 2013, 1,004 of these creatures were killed in South Africa, and an additional 560 were lost during the first half of this year. Conservation groups have warned that the number […]

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AWF Supports Okavango Delta’s Naming as World Heritage Site

August 8, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo oilUncategorized

In fostering its deeply-rooted efforts to conserve dwindling wildlife populations throughout Africa, Africa Wildlife Foundation supports UNESCO’s declaration of Okavango Delta amongst the organisation’s 1,000 World Heritage Sites. The delta remains one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most vibrant and diverse ecosystems, housing an enormous amount of species from fish to large mammals. Tunde Folawiyo and other […]

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African Wildlife Foundation Mourns Loss of Mountain Bull and Satao

August 6, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo oil

Two of the country of Kenya’s most famed elephant bulls, Mountain Bull and Satao, have succumbed to poaching, becoming the latest to fall victim to the brutal and war between poachers and those struggling to preserve the endangered species of Africa. The month of May proved devastating for Kenya and the African continent as a […]

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Resource extraction and deforestation are amongst Africa’s Most Pressing Problems.

August 4, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationAfrica’s Endangered PrimatesProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo film festival

Today, the African continent remains amongst the world’s poorest regions. A variety of factors have contributed to the poor conditions throughout Africa’s varied countries, prompting a dire need for assistance in various aspects. The region has suffered a significant increase in its resource extraction, leading to its present conditions. As deforestation remains one of the […]

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The fight against elephant poaching in Africa

July 15, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo london

Anyone with an interest in wildlife conservation, such as Tunde Folawiyo, will probably be aware that the African elephant is currently at risk of extinction. Recent reports suggest that at least 20,000 were killed in the last year alone. According to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), illegal poaching rates are significantly […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Assists the Republic of South Sudan

July 4, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo oil

The Republic of South Sudan faces a number of challenges in establishing its structure as a nation. Upon request by its government, the African Wildlife Foundation is currently assisting the country in initiating best practices for protecting its supply of natural resources. James Kahurananga, Former Director of Maasai Steppe, has been stationed in Juba to […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Combats Poaching Amid Famed Elephant’s Slaying

July 2, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo profile

According to news reports released mid-June, the amount of poached elephants within Africa has declined for the second year in a row. The findings estimate that nearly 20,000 of Africa’s elephants suffered poaching during 2013, compared with 25,000 slain during 2011 with 22,000 slain during 2012. Tunde Folawiyo and millions of others across Africa may […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | Vietnam Confirms No Health Benefits of Ivory

June 30, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profile

Vietnam’s Health Ministry has confirmed that rhinoceros horns hold no medicinal benefit in treating cancer, an announcement commended by the AWF during a highly critical period in Africa’s battle against rhino poaching. As of early June, 442 rhinoceros have been reported victims of poaching throughout South Africa—amounting to an average of nearly 3 killed daily. […]

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