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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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Conservation of the pygmy hippo

October 6, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo oil

There are fewer than 3,000 pygmy hippos left in Africa. Those that remain are mostly found in Liberia, as well as in certain parts of Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Guinea. At the moment, conservationists are unable to determine the exact number remaining in the wild, due to the fact that this species is naturally […]

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The Decline of African Forest Elephants

October 3, 2014 admin Africa's endangered animalsafrican elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo oilUncategorized

With some conservation efforts to protect populations of African elephants proving successful, there have been many who have debated the need for a lifting of hunting bans. Recently, however, a new study suggests that the recovery of elephant populations may not be as strong as had been hoped. More specifically, the populations of African Forest […]

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The Pride of African Wildlife – Protecting the Lion

September 29, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profileWest African Lion

The roar of the majestic African lion, whose prides once roamed the savannas of the continent, is becoming increasingly silent as the African lion population declines at a startling rate. The most in-depth study, which was completed in 2012 by conservation specialists at Duke University in the US, revealed that the African lion population has […]

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AWF Battles Deforestation throughout Africa

September 22, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo profile

As one of African wildlife’s greatest allies, the African Wildlife Foundation continues to make great strides in the fight against endangerment and extinction. The organisation has long worked closely with African communities to form a joint force against the issues plaguing Africa’s wildlife and their habitats. From combatting poaching to the devastating effects of deforestation, […]

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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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From Hunting to Illegal Trade, Protecting the Cheetah Today

September 15, 2014 admin Africa's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo oil

Just last month, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora launched a study to analyse data on the cheetah trade. The species faces many threats today, including threats to its habitat and poaching, but the illegal pet trade is also on the rise. The CITES is compiling a report […]

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The Fate of the African Lion Today

September 12, 2014 admin Africa's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profileWest African Lion

The recent discovery of two caged lions close to a jungle in Yucatan, Mexico, which apparently had been abandoned by a circus, has brought the fate of the African lion back to the world’s attention. The lions were left, declawed and without food or water, after a circus was driven from the area for not […]

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