Tunde FolawiyoMay, 2014
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 […]
Rhinos to be relocated from South Africa to Australia | Tunde Folawiyo
In 2013, approximately 1,004 rhinos were killed in South Africa by poachers – twice the number slaughtered during the previous year. Tunde Folawiyo, and others who are concerned with wildlife conservation, may be aware that this endangered species is now on the verge of extinction, as conservation groups simply cannot keep up with the highly […]
Why the African lion must be saved from extinction | Tunde Folawiyo
Just four decades ago, the continent of Africa contained more than 200,000 lions; however, by the end of 2012, this number had shrunk to 32,000. At this rate of decline, the African lion could be extinct by 2050. The increasingly small number of West African lions is particularly alarming, with the last report indicating that […]