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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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What’s being done to protect the cheetah?

October 1, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo oil

The cheetah is best known for its incredible speed; as the fastest land mammal on the planet, it can reach speeds of seventy miles per hour in a matter of seconds. However, its tiny teeth, delicate jaw and lean body -all of which contribute to its ability to accelerate so quickly – also make it […]

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AWF Combats Climate Change with Technology

September 24, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationAfrica's endangered animalsTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo profile

The need to preserve Africa’s wildlife has never been greater as factors like poaching and deforestation continue to wreak havoc upon the continent’s complex ecosystems. Although the African continent houses only 17% of Earth’s forests, deforestation in the area has been estimated at four times the world average, demonstrating the outstanding need for intervention. Whilst […]

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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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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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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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