June, 2014

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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Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Provides Technical Assistance for Faro National Park Support

June 25, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationAfrica’s Endangered PrimatesProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo bioWest African Lion

As the battle to preserve the endangered species of Africa rages on, the African Wildlife Foundation continues to implement new initiatives aiding in the fight against poaching. A number of wildlife parks throughout the continent are supported by the organisation, demonstrating the outstanding impact the AWF carries in protecting animals from endangerment or extinction. Supporters […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AFW and WildAid Praise Yue Hwa For Ivory Ban

June 23, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife Foundationafrican elephant conservationProtecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo executive

As the African Wildlife Foundation continues its mission to spread awareness of the devastating impact of poaching, it welcomes the support of various partners keen on joining the cause. Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd of Hong Kong recently announced it will no longer sell products made from ivory. In a memo, the company spoke […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AFW Aids Kenya’s Amboseli­-Chyulu Corridor

June 20, 2014 admin Africa Wildlife FoundationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo profile

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 […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | Poachers continue to target rhinos in South Africa

June 18, 2014 admin Protecting RhinosTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo oiltunde folawiyo profile

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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Tunde Folawiyo | Elephant Falls Victim to Poaching in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

June 16, 2014 admin african elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo profileUncategorized

Whilst the continent of Africa houses some of the most magnificent landscapes on earth, many once-thriving populations of wildlife have dwindled, fallen victim to a variety of human-made demises. From habitat destruction to illegal poaching, wildlife throughout Africa, including the elephant, are in need of immediate help. Through the assistance of the African Wildlife Foundation, […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Combats Dwindling Lion Populations with Ewaso Lions Project

June 13, 2014 admin tunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo oilWest African Lion

Through the valued support of the African Wildlife Foundation, the Ewaso Lions Project continues to aid in training groups of local people to protect the endangered predators of Africa. A variety of causes have contributed to the drastic decline of lion populations across the continent. The lion population in Kenya is now fewer than 2,000. […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | African Wildlife Foundation Conservation Tourism

June 11, 2014 admin african elephant conservationTunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo oilUncategorizedWest African Lion

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 […]

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Tunde Folawiyo | Lion pride numbers in Africa continue to fall

June 9, 2014 Editor Tunde Folawiyotunde folawiyo africatunde folawiyo biotunde folawiyo executivetunde folawiyo film festivaltunde folawiyo londontunde folawiyo oiltunde folawiyo profileWest African Lion

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 […]

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