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Conservation efforts helping to save West African giraffes | Tunde Folawiyo
The giraffe can be found in fifteen African countries; it resides mainly around savannahs, where there are plenty of trees on which it can feed. Today, the total number of giraffes in existence stands at about 100,000.Whilst this is quite a good population size, several sub-species, such as the West African giraffe, are in danger […]
Protecting the pygmy hippo | Tunde Folawiyo
The pygmy hippo is the diminutive cousin of the hippopotamus; native to West Africa, it is 50% shorter, and 75% lighter than its relative. These animals reside mainly in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, and tend to spend most of their time around swamplands and dense forests. They have now been classified by […]
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 […]
Is the black rhino on the verge of extinction? | Tunde Folawiyo
The black rhino is classified as being critically endangered, with over 97% of this species’ population having been wiped out over the course of the last 54 years. As a conservation enthusiast, this is something which Tunde Folawiyo will most likely find quite worrying. Most of the remaining black rhinos can be found in grasslands, […]
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 […]
Combating the Endangerment of the African Elephant | Tunde Folawiyo
Among the stunning landscapes of Africa exists an enormous variation of wildlife species. Although many of the continent’s animals are flourishing in their surroundings, there are many species at risk of endangerment and extinction, a great cause of concern for environmentalists and conservationists hoping to preserve all of the continent’s wildlife. Millions of citizens of […]
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 […]
Lion conservation in Kenya | Tunde Folawiyo
Like many people, Tunde Folawiyo admires the lion – a creature often referred to as the king of the beasts. Unfortunately, in Africa, this animal is now classed as endangered. Its population numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years, with a particularly serious decline in Kenya, where it is estimated that there are just 2,000 […]
Drone technology being used to prevent poaching of African rhinos | Tunde Folawiyo
The poaching of rhinos is a serious issue in Africa; last year alone, 668 rhinos were lost in South Africa, whilst a further 50 were killed in Kenya. This is something which is likely to worry Tunde Folawiyo and others who are concerned about wildlife conservation. The good news is that several conservation groups, including […]