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The Fight for Black Rhinoceros Survival Continues
A male black rhino born July 12, 2014 at the San Diego Zoo safari park is bringing attention to the plight of animals targeted by poachers half a world away. The rhino, as yet unnamed, is the fifteenth to be born at the prominent park, and is significant due to the enormous threat faced by […]
World Lion Day: Saving the King of Beasts to Save Ourselves
Lions have walked the earth since Paleolithic times, as evidenced by their representation in works of art by numerous ancient civilisations, from the Greece to India. Lions are mentioned in the texts of all major religions; indeed, in the Bible they are referenced 157 times, more than any other animal that existed in that era. […]
Poaching of African elephants may result in species’ extinction by 2020
Conservation enthusiasts such as Tunde Folawiyo are no doubt aware that African elephants are now at risk of extinction. Last year alone, over 35,000 of these animals were slaughtered for their ivory. The ivory is used to produce goods such as jewellery and ornaments, and is particularly popular in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan. Current […]
African Wildlife Foundation Mourns Loss of Mountain Bull and Satao
Two of the country of Kenya’s most famed elephant bulls, Mountain Bull and Satao, have succumbed to poaching, becoming the latest to fall victim to the brutal and war between poachers and those struggling to preserve the endangered species of Africa. The month of May proved devastating for Kenya and the African continent as a […]
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 […]
Conservation methods used to protect the black rhino
Due to its dwindling numbers, the black rhino has been classified as a critically endangered species. Between the seventies and early nineties, more than 96% of the entire population was killed by poachers, and recent estimates from the WWF suggest that there are now approximately 4,800 left living in the wild. With one black rhino […]
The fight against elephant poaching in Africa
Anyone with an interest in wildlife conservation, such as Tunde Folawiyo, will probably be aware that the African elephant is currently at risk of extinction. Recent reports suggest that at least 20,000 were killed in the last year alone. According to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), illegal poaching rates are significantly […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Vietnam Confirms No Health Benefits of Ivory
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. […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AFW and WildAid Praise Yue Hwa For Ivory Ban
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 […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Elephant Falls Victim to Poaching in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
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, […]