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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 | 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 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. […]
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 […]
A look at recent developments in African elephant conservation | Tunde Folawiyo
Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, are concerned with the conservation of wildlife, will probably know that up until the 1930s, the African elephant population stood at about 7-10 million; however, as a result of habitat loss and poaching, this number has dropped to approximately 300,000. As the demand for ivory continues to threaten the survival […]
Tunde Folawiyo | The Howard G. Buffett Foundation to Combat Poaching, Conflict in Africa
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF), a private foundation in the United States, in partnership with the Nature Conservation Trust (NCT), a South African public benefit organization (PBO); and South African National Parks (SANParks), recently announced an historic $23.7 million, three-year initiative to in hopes of combatting rhino poaching in Kruger National Park. This will […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Yao Ming Partners with African Wildlife Foundation to Ban Ivory Trade
In early March, former NBA star Yao Ming stood before Chinese government with a petition requesting a ban on the domestic ivory trade. Delivered in Beijing during the opening session of China’s annual National People’s Congress, the petition was signed by a number of leading business figures throughout China who support the conservation of Africa’s […]
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 […]