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Conservation methods used to protect the black rhino
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 […]
The fight against elephant poaching in Africa
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Assists the Republic of South Sudan
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AFW Aids Kenya’s Amboseli-Chyulu Corridor
Since its establishment in 1961, the Africa Wildlife Foundation has conducted extensive research in order to battle the injustices brought upon the continent’s vibrant wildlife populations. From poaching to habitat destruction, there are a variety of devastating factors impacting countless species throughout Africa. In combatting the hardships that plague the continent’s communities of wildlife, the […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Poachers continue to target rhinos in South Africa
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | African Wildlife Foundation Conservation Tourism
As its mission to protect the endangered species of Africa remains vital as ever, the African Wildlife Foundation continues to initiate new projects focused on wildlife conservation. Whilst the continent is home to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes housing a variety of endangered species, rural communities throughout are being impacted by a strain […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Lion pride numbers in Africa continue to fall
Over the course of the last two decades, the total number of lions in Africa has dropped by 30%. The dramatic fall in the population of West African lions is likely to be of particular concern to conservationist enthusiasts such as Tunde Folawiyo, with recent estimates indicating that there are approximately 250 left in the […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Elephant poaching on the rise in Africa
Last year in central Africa, approximately 60 elephants were killed each day. Wildlife conservation enthusiasts like Tunde Folawiyo are probably aware that poaching is a very serious problem across the continent, due to the high value of elephant tusks; those who sell them on the black market can usually get at least $1,500 per pound. […]
Dwindling Rhino Populations in Zambia | Tunde Folawiyo
The African continent is home to an enormous amount of species, many of which are among the most majestic in the world. Whilst millions of animals inhabit the countries of Africa, human factors and habitat destruction have caused a severe impact on a notable amount of ecosystems, rendering a variety of species endangered or extinct. […]
African Wildlife Foundation Partners with Gecko Publishing and Travel Africa Magazine
Since its establishment in 1961, the African Wildlife Foundation – formerly known as the African Wildlife Leadership Foundation — has served as a continual source of advocacy for the preservation of the continent’s wildlife, striving to bring forth awareness of the endangerment of various species throughout Africa. With the valued support of African citizens such […]