Tunde FolawiyoAfrica’s Endangered Primates
Resource extraction and deforestation are amongst Africa’s Most Pressing Problems.
Today, the African continent remains amongst the world’s poorest regions. A variety of factors have contributed to the poor conditions throughout Africa’s varied countries, prompting a dire need for assistance in various aspects. The region has suffered a significant increase in its resource extraction, leading to its present conditions. As deforestation remains one of the […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Provides Technical Assistance for Faro National Park Support
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Spreads Efforts toward Primary Schools
Throughout its history as an organisation, the African Wildlife Foundation has maintained its everlasting mission to protect the endangered animals of African continent and beyond. A wide variety of animals have fallen victim to poaching throughout the region, driving the need for intervention to an all-time high. Citizens throughout Africa including Tunde Folawiyo and millions […]
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 Zimbabwe | Tunde Folawiyo
According to recent findings, although the number of rhino poached in Zimbabwe dropped sharply last year, decades of illegal killing have significantly decreased the population of the species in the country. Only 750 within the region remain. Advocates of preservation of endangered species such as Tunde Folawiyo and millions of other proponents of the cause […]
Mountain Gorillas – one of Africa’s most endangered animals | Tunde Folawiyo
The mountain gorilla resides in the dense forests of Africa; only during the last three decades or so have scientists begun to explore these areas and learn more about the behaviour and biology of these creatures. The vast majority live in the mountainous parts of the Rif Valley, which can be found along the borders […]
Protecting the last of the Grevy zebra | Tunde Folawiyo
Last week, a Grevy zebra foal was born in the UK, at a zoo in Chester. The arrival of this creature was met with great excitement, as this particular zebra species is extremely rare, and currently classified as endangered. Tim Rowlands, the curator of mammals, spoke to the press about the newborn, explaining that this […]
Cheetah population on the decline | Tunde Folawiyo
Whilst for many people, including Tunde Folawiyo, the lion is one of the most fascinating animals in Africa, there is much to be admired about this continent’s other ‘big cats’ too. Take, for instance, the cheetah; as the world’s fastest land mammal, this creature can reach speeds of up to 120km/h in the space of […]
The Endangerment of the West African Lion | Tunde Folawiyo
The majestic lions of Africa have long been a source a great pride for the continent. While Africa’s vast landscape once proved prime breeding ground for the lion population, new studies have shown a significant and devastating decline of the West African lion. Proponents of the protection of endangered species such as Nigerian Tunde Folawiyo […]
The Impact of the African Wildlife Foundation | Tunde Folawiyo
Since its founding in 1961, the African Wildlife Foundation – formerly known as the African Wildlife Leadership Foundation – has continually advocated for the preservation of the continent’s wildlife, utilising their power as an organisation to bring awareness to endangerment of many of African’s animals. Through these initiatives and with the support of citizens from […]