Protecting Rhinos

Poachers continue to target rhinos in South Africa

October 10, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profileUncategorized

The increase in the demand for rhino horn in Asian countries has resulted in a sharp spike in incidences of poaching in South Africa. The latter is home to more than two-thirds of the world’s rhino population, and as such is frequently used as a base by poachers hoping to cash in on this profitable […]

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South African government proposes new measures to reduce rhino poaching

October 8, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executiveUncategorized

Rhino poaching is a significant issue in South Africa, with over a thousand rhinos being killed by poachers annually in South Africa. So far in this year alone, 277 of these animals have been slaughtered, and this number is expected to rise over the coming months. For Tunde Folawiyo, and others who are concerned with […]

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Rhinos to be relocated in response to recent surge in poaching

September 19, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profileUncategorized

As a result of the relentless efforts of poachers in Kruger National Park in South Africa, approximately 500 rhinos are set to be evacuated from the area. Poaching is rampant in this park; more rhinos are killed here annually than in any other part of the country. The horn of the rhino is taken by […]

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AWF Joins AWC for Ethiopia’s Limalimo Lodge

September 17, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profile

As one of African wildlife’s greatest allies, the AWF continues to implement new projects in hopes of forging a positive impact upon the animal and human populations of Africa. One such project, Limalimo Lounge, is set to bring a range of benefits upon the surrounding area’s people and wildlife. With the help of other organisations […]

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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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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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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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Conservation methods used to protect the black rhino

July 21, 2014 admin Protecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo profileUncategorized

Due to its dwindling numbers, the black rhino has been classified as a critically endangered species. Between the seventies and early nineties, more than 96% of the entire population was killed by poachers, and recent estimates from the WWF suggest that there are now approximately 4,800 left living in the wild. With one black rhino […]

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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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Tunde Folawiyo | Vietnamese Pop Stars Visit South Africa for Anti-Poaching Campaign

June 27, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo oil

In its efforts to encourage a worldwide end to poaching, the Wilderness Foundation has hosted a trip that saw Vietnamese pop sensations Thanh Bui and Thu Minh tour South Africa to witness firsthand the devastating effects of the practice. Hosted at Port Elizabeth, the trip served as a positive step in furthering the Forever Wild […]

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